PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, ME5 8EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8EY

PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, ME5 8EY, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8EY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 8EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8EY, encompassing approximately 4753 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 8EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redbridge Close with total crimes: 4
  • Camden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wetheral Drive with total crimes: 2

PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, ME5 8EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.680.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-57.14%
Other theft30.63-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.15166.67%
Vehicle crime71.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.05-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.52-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.0566.67%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-66.67%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.3187.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.1650.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences84.00-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Other crime20.840.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.31260.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.16-28.57%
Drugs21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-66.67%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.26-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.47200.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%

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 offences82.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-66.67%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.47-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.260.00%
Other crime42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 202415
March 20248
February 202418
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Redbridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Camden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wetheral Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Weybridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Tenterden Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brenzett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Downland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scotby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Merivale Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lambeth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1