ME5 7QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7QZ

ME5 7QZ, Medway has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7QZ 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 7QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7QZ, encompassing approximately 3250 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME5 7QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emily Road with total crimes: 23
  • Halifax Close with total crimes: 2
  • Coverdale Close with total crimes: 2

ME5 7QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.466.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.92-38.46%
Public order32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.381400.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.6185.71%
Anti-social behaviour24.00100.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.92-41.67%
Other theft32.15-25.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.69400.00%
Other theft41.54-60.00%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.6942.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92400.00%
Other theft73.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1533.33%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.00166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.4675.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38-60.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.08-33.33%
Other theft20.62-77.78%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.69125.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.62-80.00%

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 arson810.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.460.00%
Shoplifting52.460.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emily Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Halifax Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coverdale Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sheridan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Archer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Defoe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Dove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clover Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Snowdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1