EAST HILL, ME5 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7PB

EAST HILL, ME5 7PB, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7PB, encompassing approximately 2114 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Capstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Tree Lane with total crimes: 2

EAST HILL, ME5 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.99160.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.15-70.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.82900.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.73-58.33%
Other theft42.360.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.46140.00%
Vehicle crime45.68300.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9914.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.78-58.33%
Other crime22.360.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.309.09%
Anti-social behaviour75.68600.00%
Possession of weapons23.310.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.46-38.89%
Public order25.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-80.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.5125.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.82-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour45.6833.33%
Burglary31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.46-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour36.1550.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.19171.43%
Criminal damage and arson68.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.84-60.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.31150.00%
Other crime52.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-42.86%
Public order21.89100.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.310.00%
Other crime23.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
March 202418
February 202412
January 202413
December 202319
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 7PB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Capstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1