ME5 0UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0UX

ME5 0UX, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0UX 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 0UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0UX, encompassing approximately 4467 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0UX 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

ME5 0UX 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.2788.89%
Public order33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In August 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 offences94.70-68.97%
Vehicle crime42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-57.14%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.3052.63%
Anti-social behaviour76.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-25.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences198.7326.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.2520.00%
Shoplifting41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8315.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.12400.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 offences135.60-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

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 offences156.94-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other crime20.45-66.67%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.83150.00%
Other crime64.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%
Public order10.220.00%

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 offences84.92-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-57.14%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.946.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-20.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.510.00%
Other theft53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202429
June 202419
May 202415
April 202413
March 202415
February 202420
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 2 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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 0UX 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. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Harptree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walderslade Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1