HONEYSUCKLE CLOSE, ME5 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0RU

HONEYSUCKLE CLOSE, ME5 0RU, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0RU 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 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0RU, encompassing approximately 4352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0RU 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

HONEYSUCKLE CLOSE, ME5 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4363.64%
Anti-social behaviour34.14-25.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.82-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.5333.33%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8970.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.82-33.33%
Shoplifting42.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.450.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.820.00%
Vehicle crime42.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
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 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51-18.18%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-50.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.53-14.29%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%

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 offences116.6637.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59-60.00%
Other theft41.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.12122.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.280.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202417
June 202410
May 202415
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 202320
October 20239

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

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 0RU 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. Marston Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Valerian Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1