RALEIGH CLOSE, ME5 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7SB

RALEIGH CLOSE, ME5 7SB, Medway has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7SB 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 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7SB, encompassing approximately 3613 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 7SB area, explore the ME5 7SB Area information page.
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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: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME5 7SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emily Road with total crimes: 23
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Timberbank with total crimes: 3

RALEIGH CLOSE, ME5 7SB 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
Shoplifting1711.076.25%
Violence and sexual offences104.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.77150.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-87.50%
Other crime10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.351500.00%
Other theft84.43-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.21-55.56%
Other crime52.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences189.9663.64%
Other theft94.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.30-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04150.00%
Other theft41.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Shoplifting30.8350.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3542.86%
Other theft85.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.2125.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5275.00%
Other theft93.8728.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.49300.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.09-11.11%
Other theft72.210.00%
Other crime21.94-66.67%
Public order20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.41-43.75%
Other theft72.49133.33%
Other crime61.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.47-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson44.4333.33%
Other theft31.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0270.00%
Public order34.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Other theft30.83-72.73%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.8583.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.04-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.77-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.55-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.040.00%
Other theft62.490.00%
Shoplifting51.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202418
June 202411
May 202420
April 202414
March 20248
February 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 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 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emily Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Timberbank
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silver Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Illustrious Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glamis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Defoe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Dove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Clover Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Henley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1