COURTFIELD AVENUE, ME5 8QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8QR

COURTFIELD AVENUE, ME5 8QR, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.33 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8QR 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 8QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8QR, encompassing approximately 3905 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 1

COURTFIELD AVENUE, ME5 8QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences53.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5633.33%
Other theft31.02-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.38133.33%
Vehicle crime51.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Public order20.77100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.63-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.54150.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9144.44%
Public order33.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.35-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.66750.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.79-77.78%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.300.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

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 offences63.33-25.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In October 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 offences83.840.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 202417
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 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 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 8QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bromley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tadburn Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1