HERITAGE ROAD, ME5 7SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7SQ

HERITAGE ROAD, ME5 7SQ, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7SQ 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 7SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7SQ, encompassing approximately 4145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME5 7SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Freshwater Road with total crimes: 4
  • Timberbank with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 2

HERITAGE ROAD, ME5 7SQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1766.67%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other theft20.72-75.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.2414.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.00-6.67%
Other theft73.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.72-28.57%
Other theft53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2133.33%
Public order30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2423.53%
Anti-social behaviour35.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.6513.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.1050.00%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.96114.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.62100.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.34-56.25%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.55-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.8650.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.51120.00%
Public order25.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.07-33.33%
Other theft42.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.000.00%
Other theft53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414
June 202415
May 202421
April 202417
March 202415
February 20247
January 202416
December 202322
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Freshwater Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Timberbank
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Shalfleet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silver Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dunkirk Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Illustrious Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Coverdale Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Aldershot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tobruk Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clover Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tedder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1