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

Overview of Crime in ME5 7SS

WILTSHIRE CLOSE, ME5 7SS, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7SS 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 7SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7SS, encompassing approximately 2405 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 7SS area, explore the ME5 7SS 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 (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 7SS 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 7SS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.56112.50%
Anti-social behaviour27.07-75.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.39-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour83.33166.67%
Other theft33.330.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3962.50%
Vehicle crime45.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-62.50%
Other crime21.250.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3333.33%
Burglary23.330.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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 offences109.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.16500.00%
Possession of weapons22.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.81-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson26.650.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3875.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.7325.00%
Other crime32.08200.00%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.83-66.67%

In February 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 offences1211.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order10.83-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences149.98-26.32%
Public order45.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.89137.50%
Criminal damage and arson67.9020.00%
Public order32.49-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.330.00%
Public order52.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Other crime41.660.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 202416
March 202421
February 202412
January 202414
December 202319
November 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7SS 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. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Devon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1