BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7BL

BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BL, Medway has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.68 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7BL, encompassing approximately 3053 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME5 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eva Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rainham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5

BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.68-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour136.55-27.78%
Vehicle crime44.26300.00%
Robbery31.31200.00%
Other theft30.98-50.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-75.00%
Drugs10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.84-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour188.8438.46%
Criminal damage and arson85.89-27.27%
Shoplifting72.62600.00%
Other theft62.2950.00%
Public order41.96100.00%
Burglary41.31100.00%
Other crime41.31300.00%
Drugs31.31200.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.60-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour1310.818.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.2657.14%
Other theft43.600.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour1211.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.930.00%
Other theft42.29300.00%
Other crime41.310.00%
Burglary31.31-25.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.87-38.78%
Anti-social behaviour169.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.24-41.67%
Shoplifting72.29250.00%
Public order52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.64100.00%
Burglary41.31300.00%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4928.8228.95%
Criminal damage and arson1216.05140.00%
Other crime83.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.620.00%
Other theft32.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.98-66.67%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.18-22.45%
Other theft812.44166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.62100.00%
Public order62.62100.00%
Vehicle crime61.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.96-28.57%
Other crime51.6466.67%
Drugs41.64100.00%
Burglary21.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.0516.67%
Vehicle crime52.29150.00%
Burglary41.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Drugs20.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson611.46-33.33%
Public order41.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-63.64%
Drugs41.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-75.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.96-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour119.82450.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.95100.00%
Public order32.620.00%
Burglary30.98-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.8724.24%
Criminal damage and arson1213.43-7.69%
Burglary53.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Other theft41.31-33.33%
Other crime41.3133.33%
Public order31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-71.43%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.260.00%
Other theft62.290.00%
Drugs31.960.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202413
June 202412
May 202416
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202433
June 202435
May 202430
April 202449
March 202438
February 202449
January 202435
December 202330
November 202341
October 202333

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eva Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rainham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Constitution Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chester Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Milton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Corral Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rock Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crosley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Upper Luton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1