FLAMINGO CLOSE, ME5 7RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7RF

FLAMINGO CLOSE, ME5 7RF, Medway has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7RF 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 7RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7RF, encompassing approximately 4222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

ME5 7RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emily Road with total crimes: 23
  • Freshwater Road with total crimes: 4
  • Timberbank with total crimes: 3

FLAMINGO CLOSE, ME5 7RF 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.846.25%
Violence and sexual offences134.03-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.08133.33%
Other theft31.66-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.031500.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.79-15.79%
Other theft83.79-11.11%
Other crime51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.710.00%
Other theft94.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.1366.67%
Public order41.1833.33%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.66-20.83%
Other theft74.50-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.66133.33%
Public order31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4214.29%
Other theft85.68-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0823.53%
Other theft114.9783.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0070.00%
Other theft64.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In February 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 offences107.82-41.18%
Other theft72.37133.33%
Vehicle crime41.66300.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.10-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson44.030.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4760.00%
Public order45.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-40.00%
Other theft20.71-85.71%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.71-16.67%
Other theft143.5555.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Shoplifting10.47-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.550.00%
Other theft94.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.130.00%
Shoplifting51.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202419
June 202419
May 202424
April 202421
March 202417
February 202410
January 202417
December 202324
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emily Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Freshwater Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Timberbank
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Shalfleet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silver Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Illustrious Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Halifax Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coverdale Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Aldershot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Dove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clover Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tedder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Vulcan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1