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

Overview of Crime in ME5 7HR

HUNTERS WAY WEST, ME5 7HR, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.96 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7HR 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 7HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7HR, encompassing approximately 868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 7HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 3
  • Rowland Close with total crimes: 1

HUNTERS WAY WEST, ME5 7HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.960.00%
Public order26.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30100.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.76-50.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Burglary12.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.15-50.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.0650.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.30100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.21-50.00%
Public order23.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.30-83.33%

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 behaviour623.02500.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.91300.00%
Public order24.600.00%
Other theft12.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

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 offences313.81-25.00%
Other theft23.45100.00%
Public order22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.30-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.60100.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.36150.00%
Possession of weapons15.760.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.30-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Burglary12.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.42-12.50%
Other crime48.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.60200.00%
Other theft13.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson824.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.210.00%
Possession of weapons19.210.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Watling Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Rowland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Osprey Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Montrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1