YARROW ROAD, ME5 0RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0RL

YARROW ROAD, ME5 0RL, Medway has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0RL 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 0RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0RL, encompassing approximately 4374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Amanda Close with total crimes: 3
  • Yarrow Road with total crimes: 3

YARROW ROAD, ME5 0RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.32122.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.57-20.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.80-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.800.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.405.88%
Shoplifting44.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences177.5430.77%
Anti-social behaviour53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.71-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.77-17.65%
Vehicle crime53.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.17112.50%
Other theft33.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.83133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.94-25.00%
Other theft42.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.320.00%
Other theft52.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 202421
June 202418
May 202417
April 202413
March 202414
February 202417
January 20248
December 202312
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Amanda Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Marston Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Valerian Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1