LORDS WOOD LANE, ME5 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8JU

LORDS WOOD LANE, ME5 8JU, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8JU, encompassing approximately 3317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emily Road with total crimes: 23
  • Halifax Close with total crimes: 2
  • Archer Road with total crimes: 1

LORDS WOOD LANE, ME5 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.446.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.82-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.461400.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.52-12.50%
Other theft32.11-25.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0360.00%
Other theft42.41-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.3328.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.2475.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11100.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.71-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In February 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 theft76.33250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.01-44.44%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3312.50%
Other theft32.71-66.67%
Public order20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.24125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-87.50%
Shoplifting10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.410.00%
Shoplifting52.410.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emily Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Halifax Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Archer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Defoe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dove Close
    Total1
    Public order1