ME5 7JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7JZ

ME5 7JZ, Medway has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7JZ 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 7JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7JZ, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7JZ 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 7JZ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.52-60.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.39233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.58-65.00%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.5381.82%
Criminal damage and arson57.16150.00%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-72.73%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.46-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9422.22%
Drugs23.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.16800.00%
Vehicle crime43.22100.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.46-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson65.73100.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.4762.50%
Anti-social behaviour59.31150.00%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime35.73200.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4633.33%
Drugs37.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-72.73%
Public order11.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 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 offences1513.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.3722.22%
Public order43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.22400.00%
Other crime51.7966.67%
Public order41.79300.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.450.00%
Other crime33.940.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
February 20241

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 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
July 202420
June 202411
May 202420
April 202416
March 202426
February 202416
January 202420
December 202315
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 202411
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233

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 7JZ 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. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1