KINGSWAY, ME5 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7HT

KINGSWAY, ME5 7HT, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7HT, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME5 7HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Cleave Road with total crimes: 2
  • Acer Drive with total crimes: 2

KINGSWAY, ME5 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-25.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.34-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.34-33.33%
Public order22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-66.67%
Other theft11.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.00500.00%
Public order24.000.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.34-20.00%
Public order22.67100.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.34-16.67%
Burglary33.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 behaviour48.6733.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.67-70.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.67-9.09%
Other crime56.67400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3450.00%
Burglary22.00100.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.34350.00%
Other theft26.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.34120.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences58.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.34100.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.670.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20239
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 12 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
July 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cleave Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Acer Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Preston Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rowland Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Watling Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Osprey Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1