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

Overview of Crime in ME5 0SJ

YARROW ROAD, ME5 0SJ, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0SJ 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 0SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0SJ, encompassing approximately 4788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Yarrow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Teasel Road with total crimes: 3

YARROW ROAD, ME5 0SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.3433.33%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences125.43-53.85%
Vehicle crime42.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.9336.84%
Criminal damage and arson35.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Public order20.420.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.6818.75%
Shoplifting43.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1023.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.0433.33%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 offences135.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.89-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.71150.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Public order30.84200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.6477.78%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.43-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour61.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-71.43%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4666.67%
Drugs11.040.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Other theft51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 8 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
June 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 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202426
June 202419
May 202416
April 202413
March 202413
February 202416
January 20249
December 202314
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235

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

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 0SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Yarrow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Teasel Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Valerian Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Harptree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1