LORDS WOOD LANE, ME5 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8RB

LORDS WOOD LANE, ME5 8RB, Medway has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.65 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8RB, encompassing approximately 3641 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)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Moonstone Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Swingate Close with total crimes: 1

LORDS WOOD LANE, ME5 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.650.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57-41.67%
Other theft31.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4971.43%
Other theft53.3066.67%
Public order21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.94133.33%
Other theft31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.39-53.33%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.22275.00%
Other theft14.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 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 offences42.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2271.43%
Other theft33.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.12133.33%
Vehicle crime11.92-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour43.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 202415
January 20244
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Aston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1