RUSH CLOSE, ME5 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8AS

RUSH CLOSE, ME5 8AS, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8AS, encompassing approximately 3389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 8AS area, explore the ME5 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME5 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Betteridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

RUSH CLOSE, ME5 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.84300.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9566.67%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.25-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences86.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.36100.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8480.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-33.33%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-40.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.95-58.33%
Public order11.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Betteridge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Polhill Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sherwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fontana
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Silver Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1