PANTON CLOSE, ME5 8PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8PP

PANTON CLOSE, ME5 8PP, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8PP 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 8PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8PP, encompassing approximately 3394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

ME5 8PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weybridge Close with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

PANTON CLOSE, ME5 8PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-71.43%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.71-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.0640.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6566.67%
Vehicle crime31.47-57.14%
Other theft30.88-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.0716.67%
Other theft72.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.07-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-20.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7883.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2466.67%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.12-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.78225.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.83-20.00%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Other theft41.18100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weybridge Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Camden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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