DARGETS ROAD, ME5 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8BL

DARGETS ROAD, ME5 8BL, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8BL, encompassing approximately 3659 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Betteridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

DARGETS ROAD, ME5 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.46-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.92-30.00%
Other theft61.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64100.00%
Public order41.09100.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.19-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7430.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-57.14%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.73250.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.56500.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-42.86%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.10-30.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Betteridge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fontana
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Silver Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1