WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 0PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0PA

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 0PA, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0PA 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 0PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0PA, encompassing approximately 3974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Yarrow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Teasel Road with total crimes: 3

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 0PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences156.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7766.67%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 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 offences63.77-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-62.50%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0622.22%
Anti-social behaviour85.5414.29%
Public order22.010.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5316.67%
Shoplifting41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 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 offences107.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.81-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour93.52125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Public order20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.30111.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.78-20.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.79-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2666.67%
Drugs21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3018.18%
Vehicle crime53.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.54-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.770.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202422
June 202418
May 202410
April 202412
March 202414
February 202419
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Yarrow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Teasel Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1