HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, ME5 8EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8EB

HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, ME5 8EB, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.10 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8EB 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 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8EB, encompassing approximately 4286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Sundridge Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 1

HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, ME5 8EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.93-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Other theft30.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.400.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

In April 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 offences74.43-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.27-43.75%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.131500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-87.50%

In December 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 offences84.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.87100.00%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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 offences83.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.50-27.27%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 202416
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tadburn Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1