MONTROSE AVENUE, ME5 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7HU

MONTROSE AVENUE, ME5 7HU, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.56 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7HU, encompassing approximately 1056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME5 7HU 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
  • Chester Road with total crimes: 3

MONTROSE AVENUE, ME5 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1025.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.79-75.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Shoplifting21.89-66.67%
Public order11.89-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1544.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour1214.2050.00%
Shoplifting611.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.68-57.14%
Drugs22.84100.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Robbery11.890.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.45-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour88.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.570.00%
Burglary26.63100.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson715.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime14.730.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.60-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson813.2514.29%
Anti-social behaviour77.5716.67%
Shoplifting76.63250.00%
Possession of weapons36.630.00%
Other crime22.840.00%
Public order11.89-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2444.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson722.72250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.63500.00%
Other theft35.68200.00%
Public order22.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Shoplifting21.89100.00%
Burglary11.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.61-42.86%
Other crime311.36200.00%
Drugs32.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.89-66.67%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.0340.00%
Shoplifting319.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84200.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Vehicle crime22.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Other theft11.890.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.5615.38%
Criminal damage and arson314.20200.00%
Shoplifting22.840.00%
Possession of weapons11.890.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.6130.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.31600.00%
Public order26.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.93-33.33%
Other theft59.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson1114.200.00%
Other theft310.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.840.00%
Burglary22.840.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414
April 202424
March 202412
February 202421
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7HU 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. Chester Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Malvern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cleave Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corral Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rowland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Osprey Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holmside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crosley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Montrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1