LARCHCROFT, ME5 0NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0NL

LARCHCROFT, ME5 0NL, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.89 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 349 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 0NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0NL, encompassing approximately 4153 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 0NL area, explore the ME5 0NL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0NL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Heather Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Wirrals with total crimes: 1

LARCHCROFT, ME5 0NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.41-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1360.00%
Other crime21.93100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.78-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9340.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Other crime41.20300.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.78225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.130.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202413
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 20248
February 202413
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 0NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1