KNOLE ROAD, ME5 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8PJ

KNOLE ROAD, ME5 8PJ, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8PJ, encompassing approximately 3208 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME5 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Abinger Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

KNOLE ROAD, ME5 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.67-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.23-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.87500.00%
Burglary11.870.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.92166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.49133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.18-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences34.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.99150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour55.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5666.67%
Other theft21.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.86266.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.43300.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7450.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.99-38.46%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-77.78%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.050.00%
Shoplifting32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 202411
January 20243
December 202312
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Abinger Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Japonica Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Catterick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kestrel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1