ME5 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7DX

ME5 7DX, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7DX, encompassing approximately 2760 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 7DX area, explore the ME5 7DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stonecross Lea with total crimes: 3
  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 2

ME5 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9714.29%
Other crime25.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.07100.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.97-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-57.14%
Other crime21.090.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7010.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9916.67%
Other crime22.540.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.62200.00%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.35-50.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.350.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order10.72-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.52-52.38%
Public order53.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.61150.00%
Public order31.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3287.50%
Public order45.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%
Other crime41.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-77.78%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.260.00%
Other theft22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412
January 202410
December 202321
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hampshire Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Devon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1