SOMERSET CLOSE, ME5 7SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7SN

SOMERSET CLOSE, ME5 7SN, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7SN 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 7SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7SN, encompassing approximately 2533 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kingfisher Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 2

SOMERSET CLOSE, ME5 7SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.71-7.14%
Other crime25.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6655.56%
Anti-social behaviour35.5350.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.90-18.18%
Vehicle crime43.55300.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-66.67%
Other theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.08120.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.340.00%
Other crime22.370.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1111.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.95-50.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.550.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58100.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.32150.00%
Public order21.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2675.00%
Public order45.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-50.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.160.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 20244
December 202316
November 202314
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kingfisher Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hampshire Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Devon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1