UPPER LUTON ROAD, ME5 7DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7DG

UPPER LUTON ROAD, ME5 7DG, Medway has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7DG 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 7DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7DG, encompassing approximately 2997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME5 7DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Constitution Road with total crimes: 4

UPPER LUTON ROAD, ME5 7DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.01-10.00%
Other theft43.0033.33%
Public order31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
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 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.35-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour106.01-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson63.34-14.29%
Other crime42.00300.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.0224.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.348.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.34250.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

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 offences2517.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour128.34-29.41%
Other theft34.00200.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Drugs20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.022.94%
Anti-social behaviour1711.68325.00%
Public order55.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-61.54%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.33-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.69-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson1311.34225.00%
Other crime64.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-66.67%
Other theft31.33-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.00-66.67%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.36-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour1212.35200.00%
Other theft84.00300.00%
Vehicle crime62.6720.00%
Public order42.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-50.00%
Other crime41.33100.00%
Drugs31.33200.00%
Burglary11.00-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.3616.67%
Criminal damage and arson814.01100.00%
Vehicle crime52.6766.67%
Burglary41.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour412.01-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-55.56%
Drugs31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-50.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.00350.00%
Vehicle crime63.00100.00%
Public order42.0033.33%
Burglary31.33-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.0252.17%
Criminal damage and arson1211.6850.00%
Burglary54.000.00%
Other crime41.6733.33%
Public order31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-71.43%
Other theft20.67-66.67%
Drugs10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.670.00%
Other theft62.340.00%
Drugs32.000.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202431
June 202425
May 202435
April 202434
March 202437
February 202442
January 202436
December 202328
November 202335
October 202323

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 202417
April 20244
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 202413
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rainham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Constitution Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rock Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Upper Luton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1