SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8HR

SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HR, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.74 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8HR, encompassing approximately 4373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 8HR area, explore the ME5 8HR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME5 8HR area, visit the ME5 8HR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8HR 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
  • The Wirrals with total crimes: 1

SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.74200.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-20.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-62.50%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.06166.67%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.43-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-66.67%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.20350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-60.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.97-40.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 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
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 8HR 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. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1