KINGSWAY, ME5 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7HS

KINGSWAY, ME5 7HS, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.47 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7HS, encompassing approximately 646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME5 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Tree Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Rowland Close with total crimes: 1

KINGSWAY, ME5 7HS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.09-75.00%
Public order11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.19-50.00%
Public order11.550.00%

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 arson27.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Burglary13.090.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.28-50.00%
Public order14.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.280.00%
Other theft13.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

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 offences313.920.00%
Other theft24.640.00%
Other crime13.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.37300.00%
Possession of weapons16.190.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.73-33.33%
Burglary13.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.55-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.20-14.29%
Other crime49.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.19200.00%
Other theft14.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.830.00%
Possession of weapons17.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rowland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Osprey Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Montrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1