BALLENS ROAD, ME5 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8NS

BALLENS ROAD, ME5 8NS, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8NS, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 8NS area, explore the ME5 8NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weybridge Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Earl Close with total crimes: 1

BALLENS ROAD, ME5 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.22-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-83.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.40140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.96200.00%
Other theft31.48-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 theft75.4275.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.72200.00%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-71.43%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.96600.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In January 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 offences32.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.680.00%
Other theft51.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences62.71100.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.450.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weybridge Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sundridge Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tadburn Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1