BROADLANDS DRIVE, ME5 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8HJ

BROADLANDS DRIVE, ME5 8HJ, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8HJ, encompassing approximately 4683 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wetheral Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Scotby Avenue with total crimes: 1

BROADLANDS DRIVE, ME5 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.35-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.64-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In July 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 offences84.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.710.00%
Other theft31.07-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-66.67%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28150.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.117.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.990.00%
Vehicle crime61.49100.00%
Other theft41.28100.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-66.67%
Public order20.43-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9830.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.78100.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 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 offences155.55275.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Other theft20.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.78-42.86%
Drugs20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49150.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-66.67%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.70-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.700.00%
Other crime42.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
February 202415
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20232
September 20234

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

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 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wetheral Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Scotby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Merivale Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lambeth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Savage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1