SPEEDWELL AVENUE, ME5 0SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0SB

SPEEDWELL AVENUE, ME5 0SB, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0SB 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 0SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0SB, encompassing approximately 4486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0SB 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

SPEEDWELL AVENUE, ME5 0SB 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.2441.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.7925.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.57-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.6958.82%
Anti-social behaviour46.02-20.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 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 offences176.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.79-16.67%
Shoplifting41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2538.46%
Anti-social behaviour64.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.80-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.3450.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.36-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour63.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 offences176.69112.50%
Other theft33.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.34500.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-33.33%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.57-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.3646.15%
Anti-social behaviour64.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.580.00%
Other theft52.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202427
June 202417
May 202418
April 202413
March 202415
February 202417
January 20248
December 202313
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
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 2.43 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 20233
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 0SB 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. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1