MCKENZIE ROAD, ME5 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8DL

MCKENZIE ROAD, ME5 8DL, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8DL, encompassing approximately 4009 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Fontana with total crimes: 1

MCKENZIE ROAD, ME5 8DL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 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 offences64.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Other theft30.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences76.23-22.22%
Other theft61.75100.00%
Public order41.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.24-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.5066.67%
Public order31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7422.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-50.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24200.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences73.24-12.50%
Public order21.75100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

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 8DL postcode area is presented below.

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