BEACON HILL, ME5 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7JU

BEACON HILL, ME5 7JU, Medway has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7JU 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 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7JU, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME5 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 3

BEACON HILL, ME5 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.51-45.45%
Public order31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.56-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour114.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.41-16.67%
Other theft41.55100.00%
Other crime41.24300.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.1835.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour106.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10200.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.49-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour108.6866.67%
Public order43.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.976.45%
Criminal damage and arson910.22350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.790.00%
Other crime41.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.9740.91%
Other theft79.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1750.00%
Other crime41.860.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.70-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson66.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Robbery20.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.7721.05%
Anti-social behaviour57.13-44.44%
Drugs31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-70.00%
Public order10.93-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.11-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson105.89-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.10125.00%
Vehicle crime62.79100.00%
Public order51.8625.00%
Burglary31.55-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.28-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson117.13-21.43%
Other crime73.41133.33%
Public order42.17100.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.340.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202427
June 202420
May 202428
April 202433
March 202431
February 202422
January 202423
December 202319
November 202323
October 202328

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 2 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
April 20241

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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20241
March 20247
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20243
January 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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 7JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rainham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glenwood Close
    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. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1