SEDGE CRESCENT, ME5 0QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0QD

SEDGE CRESCENT, ME5 0QD, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 0QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0QD, encompassing approximately 3943 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 0QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rugby Close with total crimes: 5
  • Teasel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 3

SEDGE CRESCENT, ME5 0QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3357.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.56-53.33%
Shoplifting41.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.8387.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5633.33%
Vehicle crime42.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-66.67%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.07-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-14.29%
Other theft31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1037.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.79250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.56-52.94%
Other theft32.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.10112.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.33-38.46%
Other theft32.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.13-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences133.30225.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences105.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.540.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 202415
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202317
October 20238
September 202313
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20232
September 202313
August 202318
July 20236

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Rugby Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Teasel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sharon Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. King George Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Yarrow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Larkspur Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Valerian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kemp Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Woodhurst
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1