DERBY ROAD, ME5 7JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7JE

DERBY ROAD, ME5 7JE, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.24 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7JE 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 7JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7JE, encompassing approximately 770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME5 7JE 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

DERBY ROAD, ME5 7JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.2412.50%
Criminal damage and arson311.68200.00%
Shoplifting23.89-66.67%
Other theft12.590.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-85.71%
Drugs11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.3260.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.3875.00%
Shoplifting69.080.00%
Vehicle crime27.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.59-66.67%
Robbery11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In July 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 offences519.46-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour46.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.190.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Burglary12.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.76-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.89-25.00%
Shoplifting13.89-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1045.400.00%
Shoplifting712.97250.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson45.190.00%
Possession of weapons35.190.00%
Public order23.890.00%
Other crime22.590.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1035.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.08100.00%
Public order25.190.00%
Shoplifting22.59100.00%
Other theft12.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.65-66.67%
Other theft26.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Public order22.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.59100.00%
Drugs22.590.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.30-66.67%
Burglary11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.0315.38%
Shoplifting319.4650.00%
Public order33.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.89100.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.84225.00%
Shoplifting216.860.00%
Possession of weapons12.590.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Burglary11.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour520.76150.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.49-55.56%
Burglary35.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.890.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.76-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour211.68-33.33%
Other theft22.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-60.00%
Shoplifting12.59-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.490.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Shoplifting22.590.00%
Possession of weapons12.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 202415
January 202413
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7JE 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. Rotary Gardens
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rowland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osprey Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Holmside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cleave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Montrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1