HOPEWELL DRIVE, ME5 7PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7PY

HOPEWELL DRIVE, ME5 7PY, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 7PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7PY, encompassing approximately 2952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME5 7PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hopewell Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 2

HOPEWELL DRIVE, ME5 7PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-50.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.060.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.11-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.71500.00%
Possession of weapons22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.77-7.14%
Public order24.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.507.69%
Anti-social behaviour54.7425.00%
Other crime31.69200.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4818.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69100.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order10.68-80.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.45-50.00%
Public order53.7366.67%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5257.14%
Criminal damage and arson67.45100.00%
Public order32.03-40.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8255.56%
Public order54.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-57.14%
Burglary21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.13-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.0575.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-33.33%
Other theft21.350.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 202411
December 202322
November 202314
October 20239
September 202316
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Berkshire Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hopewell Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Somerset Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Acer Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glenwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ventnor Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Devon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1