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

Overview of Crime in ME5 7BS

BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BS, Medway has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.50 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7BS 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 7BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7BS, encompassing approximately 2977 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME5 7BS 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 7BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.50-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour137.730.00%
Vehicle crime54.37400.00%
Other theft51.68-28.57%
Public order41.680.00%
Robbery31.34200.00%
Drugs21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-77.78%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.56-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour139.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.37-25.00%
Other theft73.02133.33%
Shoplifting62.35500.00%
Burglary62.02100.00%
Drugs42.0233.33%
Public order41.34100.00%
Other crime41.34300.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.53-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour1511.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.0471.43%
Other theft34.03-25.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.208.33%
Anti-social behaviour1213.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.03-12.50%
Other theft42.35300.00%
Burglary41.34-20.00%
Other crime41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-60.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.34-85.71%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3632.24-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour1812.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.05-38.46%
Public order72.69600.00%
Shoplifting72.35250.00%
Vehicle crime52.3566.67%
Burglary51.68150.00%
Possession of weapons41.680.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.34-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5633.9227.27%
Criminal damage and arson1318.81160.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.37-30.77%
Other crime83.0260.00%
Other theft52.69-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.68-57.14%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.91-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour1314.78160.00%
Other theft94.37125.00%
Vehicle crime73.0275.00%
Public order62.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-44.44%
Other crime51.6866.67%
Drugs41.68100.00%
Shoplifting11.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.8931.58%
Criminal damage and arson916.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-28.57%
Other theft41.68100.00%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Burglary41.3433.33%
Other crime31.3450.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Drugs21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.8518.75%
Anti-social behaviour712.76-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.35-40.00%
Public order42.020.00%
Drugs31.34200.00%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-77.78%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.52-28.89%
Anti-social behaviour1210.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.03-23.08%
Vehicle crime93.3650.00%
Public order43.020.00%
Burglary41.34-20.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.2328.57%
Criminal damage and arson1315.110.00%
Vehicle crime64.37200.00%
Burglary52.020.00%
Other theft51.68-28.57%
Public order41.68100.00%
Other crime41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-77.78%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.370.00%
Other theft73.020.00%
Other crime42.350.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415
June 202412
May 202418
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202435
June 202439
May 202436
April 202456
March 202444
February 202450
January 202438
December 202332
November 202345
October 202335

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 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
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 202413
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7BS 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. Milton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Constitution Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chester Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Corral Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Imperial Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rock Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crosley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1