HUNTERS WAY WEST, ME5 7HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7HP

HUNTERS WAY WEST, ME5 7HP, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.87 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7HP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 7HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7HP, encompassing approximately 1231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME5 7HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Osprey Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

HUNTERS WAY WEST, ME5 7HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.87120.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.69-50.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.06-33.33%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.0650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.06-50.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.25500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.87300.00%
Public order23.250.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.37-57.14%
Other theft22.44100.00%
Public order21.62100.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.690.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.9433.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.430.00%
Other crime57.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.06-25.00%
Other theft12.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.93-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.31700.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.5033.33%
Other theft23.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Osprey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Allison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Watling Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rowland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Corral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heathland View
    Total1
    Public order1