HIGHGROVE ROAD, ME5 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7QG

HIGHGROVE ROAD, ME5 7QG, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7QG, encompassing approximately 3813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tenterden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Illustrious Close with total crimes: 2

HIGHGROVE ROAD, ME5 7QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.20125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-87.50%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.62200.00%
Other theft61.57500.00%
Other crime31.57200.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.82160.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-40.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.2025.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.31-16.67%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Other crime10.26-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.08100.00%
Other crime73.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-50.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tenterden Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Illustrious Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glamis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brenzett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1