BIRKHALL CLOSE, ME5 7QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7QD

BIRKHALL CLOSE, ME5 7QD, Medway has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7QD 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 7QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7QD, encompassing approximately 3812 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 7QD area, explore the ME5 7QD 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7QD 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

BIRKHALL CLOSE, ME5 7QD 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
Shoplifting179.9713.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft10.52-87.50%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.921400.00%
Other theft83.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.10-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0822.22%
Other theft82.89166.67%
Public order42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Other theft30.79-70.00%
Shoplifting30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.97220.00%
Other theft104.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.10-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.98-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences62.10-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6657.14%
Other theft92.89350.00%
Other crime62.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.41-36.36%
Other theft21.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3083.33%
Public order32.890.00%
Other theft30.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126.8271.43%
Violence and sexual offences63.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-75.00%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.100.00%
Other theft72.100.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 202416
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7QD 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Illustrious Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glamis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Defoe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Brenzett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1