CROYDON CLOSE, ME5 8RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8RT

CROYDON CLOSE, ME5 8RT, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8RT 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 8RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8RT, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

ME5 8RT 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
  • Camden Close with total crimes: 1

CROYDON CLOSE, ME5 8RT 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1214.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-71.43%
Public order10.640.00%

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 offences75.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.2475.00%
Public order12.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Vehicle crime31.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-60.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 offences116.0883.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.5266.67%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.76125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences42.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences85.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 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 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 8RT 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. Camden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bromley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tadburn Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1