PHOENIX ROAD, ME5 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8RU

PHOENIX ROAD, ME5 8RU, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8RU, encompassing approximately 3634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 8RU area, explore the ME5 8RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Japonica Close with total crimes: 2
  • Moonstone Drive with total crimes: 1

PHOENIX ROAD, ME5 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.58-16.67%
Other theft31.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.93-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-50.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.20300.00%
Public order22.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences63.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In April 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 offences64.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.75-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7875.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-81.82%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.480.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
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 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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Japonica Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Huntersfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brindle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Croft Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hamwick Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kestrel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1