CAPSTONE ROAD, ME5 7PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7PG

CAPSTONE ROAD, ME5 7PG, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 7PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7PG, encompassing approximately 1827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Capstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wiltshire Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

CAPSTONE ROAD, ME5 7PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.13800.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.93-64.29%
Other theft42.740.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.04180.00%
Vehicle crime47.66300.00%
Drugs12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

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 behaviour810.4014.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.38-58.33%
Other crime22.740.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

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 offences1214.239.09%
Anti-social behaviour76.57600.00%
Possession of weapons23.830.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

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 offences1111.49-35.29%
Public order26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2341.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.30100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary11.09-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.04-7.69%
Burglary36.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.40-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour27.110.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.78142.86%
Criminal damage and arson69.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-60.00%
Public order21.090.00%

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 offences714.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.83400.00%
Other crime52.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.74-42.86%
Public order22.19100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 arson710.4075.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.83-41.67%
Other crime23.83100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0471.43%
Criminal damage and arson46.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Other theft11.64-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202414
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
March 202417
February 202412
January 202413
December 202317
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312
August 20237

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
August 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Capstone Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Wiltshire Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Glenwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Settington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. King'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nelson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Downsview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1