SUSSEX DRIVE, ME5 0NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0NR

SUSSEX DRIVE, ME5 0NR, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.71 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0NR 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 0NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0NR, encompassing approximately 4057 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0NR 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

SUSSEX DRIVE, ME5 0NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-90.91%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.19-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-25.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.45100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

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 offences147.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.46100.00%
Public order11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.18-42.86%
Other crime41.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4550.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.45133.33%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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 behaviour42.96-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 202414
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
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 20243
July 20241
May 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 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 0NR 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. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1