WOODCHURCH CLOSE, ME5 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7LW

WOODCHURCH CLOSE, ME5 7LW, Medway has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7LW, encompassing approximately 4491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emily Road with total crimes: 23
  • Tenterden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Illustrious Close with total crimes: 2

WOODCHURCH CLOSE, ME5 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.2413.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.78-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Other theft10.67-87.50%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9141.67%
Shoplifting153.781400.00%
Other theft83.34-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.78100.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.689.09%
Other theft92.67125.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.23-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Other theft40.89-60.00%
Shoplifting30.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.13142.86%
Other theft103.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23150.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.5714.29%
Violence and sexual offences71.7816.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.01-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.57133.33%
Other theft93.12350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.67-33.33%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.570.00%
Other theft32.00-72.73%
Other crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116.4657.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-62.50%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.670.00%
Other theft71.780.00%
Shoplifting51.560.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202412
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20246
February 202414
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emily Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Tenterden Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Illustrious Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glamis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Archer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Defoe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Camden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brenzett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1