WILTSHIRE CLOSE, ME5 7SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7SR

WILTSHIRE CLOSE, ME5 7SR, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7SR 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 7SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7SR, encompassing approximately 2762 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stonecross Lea with total crimes: 3
  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 2

WILTSHIRE CLOSE, ME5 7SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9621.43%
Other crime26.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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 offences1410.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.0750.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.60-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.62300.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-66.67%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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 offences118.3310.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.980.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.62500.00%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.880.00%
Public order24.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.340.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81100.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order10.72-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.24-50.00%
Public order53.6266.67%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8642.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.2466.67%
Public order31.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences1410.1475.00%
Public order45.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-50.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.900.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412
January 202410
December 202320
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 7SR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hampshire Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Devon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1