DUCHESS OF KENT DRIVE, ME5 8DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8DD

DUCHESS OF KENT DRIVE, ME5 8DD, Medway has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.13 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8DD 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 8DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8DD, encompassing approximately 3756 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME5 8DD 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
  • Port Close with total crimes: 1

DUCHESS OF KENT DRIVE, ME5 8DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.130.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 offences41.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 offences84.26-33.33%
Other theft32.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.39100.00%
Other theft53.1966.67%
Public order31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

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 offences64.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.66100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 offences186.66157.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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 offences72.930.00%
Other theft21.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32-12.50%
Other theft41.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.26166.67%
Vehicle crime22.13-33.33%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 202418
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

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 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Betteridge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1