HORNBEAM AVENUE, ME5 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8DB

HORNBEAM AVENUE, ME5 8DB, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8DB, encompassing approximately 3631 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8DB 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
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 1

HORNBEAM AVENUE, ME5 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.41-11.11%
Other theft32.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3328.57%
Other theft52.4866.67%
Public order31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.23-30.00%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.86-44.44%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.88157.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.030.00%
Other theft21.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.93200.00%
Vehicle crime41.65300.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6812.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.680.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 202418
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 8DB 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. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Aston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1