OAKS BUSINESS VILLAGE, ME5 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8LF

OAKS BUSINESS VILLAGE, ME5 8LF, Medway has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8LF, encompassing approximately 1706 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huntersfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Golden Wood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wildfell Close with total crimes: 1

OAKS BUSINESS VILLAGE, ME5 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.520.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.34-33.33%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.520.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.52300.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
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 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Huntersfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Golden Wood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wildfell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Brindle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Croft Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hamwick Green
    Total1
    Other theft1