ME5 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7JL

ME5 7JL, Medway has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7JL, encompassing approximately 2961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3

ME5 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.83109.09%
Anti-social behaviour47.77-63.64%
Robbery21.35100.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.1883.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.71-56.00%
Other theft43.71100.00%
Other crime41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-50.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5356.25%
Criminal damage and arson68.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.03400.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.17-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour115.4037.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.71200.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.4560.00%
Public order42.70300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-88.89%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson98.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Other crime31.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other theft20.68-71.43%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.2347.37%
Other theft79.45600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3625.00%
Other crime41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-40.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.83-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson56.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.8321.05%
Anti-social behaviour47.77-33.33%
Drugs31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-72.73%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.21-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson116.4222.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.7120.00%
Vehicle crime52.0366.67%
Public order41.690.00%
Burglary31.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0466.67%
Other crime51.6966.67%
Public order41.69300.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.450.00%
Other crime34.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 202425
June 202416
May 202428
April 202424
March 202428
February 202419
January 202423
December 202319
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Corral Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1