BARLEYMOW CLOSE, ME5 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8JZ

BARLEYMOW CLOSE, ME5 8JZ, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8JZ, encompassing approximately 2040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME5 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halifax Close with total crimes: 2
  • Kingfisher Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sheridan Close with total crimes: 2

BARLEYMOW CLOSE, ME5 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39-41.67%
Other crime33.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.25140.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.88100.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41-16.67%
Other theft12.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92100.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-40.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.43100.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.98-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92-45.45%
Burglary12.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.84120.00%
Public order25.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.450.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Halifax Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingfisher Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sheridan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hampshire Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Devon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1