UPPER LUTON ROAD, ME5 7BJ, Medway has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.68 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7BJ, encompassing approximately 2910 residents.
For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 7BJ area, explore the ME5 7BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME5 7BJ area, visit the ME5 7BJ House Prices
The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 22.68 | -24.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 8.59 | 18.18% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.06 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.37 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.37 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.03 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.03 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.69 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 26.45 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 11.34 | -31.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.78 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.40 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.06 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.37 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.03 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.69 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 27.14 | 6.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 11.34 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.50 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.75 | -61.11% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.40 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.37 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.69 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 29.20 | -18.42% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 10.65 | 63.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.18 | -40.91% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.47 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.75 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.03 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.03 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.69 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.69 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.69 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 35.39 | -17.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 13.06 | 214.29% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7.56 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.78 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.75 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.72 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.72 | -61.54% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.72 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.03 | -87.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 30.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 15.80 | 160.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 4.47 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.75 | -53.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.40 | -85.37% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.06 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.03 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.34 | -85.71% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 48.44 | -6.12% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 15.80 | 925.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 14.09 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.15 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.09 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.75 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.40 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.72 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 31.95 | 4.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 16.83 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.09 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.06 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.72 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.37 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.37 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.03 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.03 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 32.64 | 17.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 16.15 | -23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.44 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.75 | -53.85% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.06 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.72 | -70.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 32.64 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 13.74 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.47 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.44 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.06 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 34.70 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 16.49 | 62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.47 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.40 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.06 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.06 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.37 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -90.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 31.95 | 27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 14.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.78 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.44 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.75 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.75 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.37 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.03 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 31.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 11.34 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |