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

Overview of Crime in ME5 7PU

CAPSTONE ROAD, ME5 7PU, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7PU 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 7PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7PU, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME5 7PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiltshire Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

CAPSTONE ROAD, ME5 7PU 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.47-52.94%
Other crime33.08200.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3441.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.55150.00%
Vehicle crime41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-72.73%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.49-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour114.6322.22%
Drugs24.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8826.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.33800.00%
Vehicle crime33.47200.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.78100.00%
Public order22.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.5847.06%
Anti-social behaviour49.64100.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.570.00%
Burglary36.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.806.25%
Drugs36.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-70.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.72-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson106.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.86-40.00%
Public order21.16-60.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.55-27.27%
Public order53.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93400.00%
Other crime51.9366.67%
Burglary31.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4913.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.55175.00%
Other crime34.24200.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202417
June 202412
May 202419
April 202415
March 202425
February 202417
January 202417
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 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
April 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wiltshire Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. First Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Glenwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Settington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. King'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Village View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nelson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Church Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Tramways
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brier Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Downsview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1