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

Overview of Crime in ME5 7BU

BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BU, Medway has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.28 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7BU, encompassing approximately 3071 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7BU 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 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.28-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour97.16-50.00%
Robbery32.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft20.98-66.67%
Shoplifting20.65-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Drugs10.65-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.77-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour187.4980.00%
Shoplifting75.86600.00%
Other theft62.2850.00%
Drugs41.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-63.64%
Other crime41.30300.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.888.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.7957.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.58-16.67%
Other theft43.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.91-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour128.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9175.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Public order10.65-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour109.1211.11%
Shoplifting73.26250.00%
Public order42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.7062.96%
Criminal damage and arson1214.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.91125.00%
Other crime42.93100.00%
Other theft41.3033.33%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.2812.50%
Public order58.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Drugs41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.93-4.00%
Burglary57.81400.00%
Public order41.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-20.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.3038.89%
Anti-social behaviour58.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-28.57%
Drugs41.630.00%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-83.33%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.260.00%
Vehicle crime62.28100.00%
Public order41.95100.00%
Burglary31.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.79-58.82%
Other crime52.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.790.00%
Other theft55.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
January 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202427
June 202425
May 202428
April 202444
March 202427
February 202424
January 202425
December 202318
November 202327
October 202327

A total of 30 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 1.60 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 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20235

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 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 7BU 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. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chester Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Milton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Corral Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crosley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cleave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Montrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1