WEEDS WOOD ROAD, ME5 0QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0QR

WEEDS WOOD ROAD, ME5 0QR, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0QR 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 0QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0QR, encompassing approximately 4051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Yarrow Road with total crimes: 3

WEEDS WOOD ROAD, ME5 0QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.66142.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.2033.33%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.20-70.83%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.9275.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.70-33.33%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%

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 offences106.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.17-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour62.96-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.41-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour73.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.7333.33%
Public order20.99100.00%
Other crime20.49-71.43%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.89125.00%
Other crime74.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 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 offences84.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7333.33%
Drugs10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.669.09%
Vehicle crime42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-71.43%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.42-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202424
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 202413
February 202418
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 0QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Yarrow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Teasel Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1