THE WIRRALS, ME5 0NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0NT

THE WIRRALS, ME5 0NT, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0NT 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 0NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0NT, encompassing approximately 3827 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME5 0NT 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

THE WIRRALS, ME5 0NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-90.91%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 offences114.70-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.87-40.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3236.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.9225.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 offences104.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6150.00%
Public order11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.6133.33%
Other crime41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

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 offences146.01180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6650.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.9216.67%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-86.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

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 offences158.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 202414
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 202315

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
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 9 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 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
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 1.88 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
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 0NT 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Silver Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1