ME5 8EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8EE

ME5 8EE, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8EE 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 8EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8EE, encompassing approximately 3586 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

ME5 8EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abinger Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Plover Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

ME5 8EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-71.43%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.95-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.95-14.29%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-22.22%
Public order21.95100.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 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 offences65.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67400.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences105.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.79200.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In January 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 offences62.79-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.510.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 20246
December 202316
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abinger Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Plover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Japonica Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Catterick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Huntersfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brindle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Croft Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hamwick Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Kestrel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1