ACHILLES ROAD, ME5 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8SP

ACHILLES ROAD, ME5 8SP, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8SP, encompassing approximately 3395 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 8SP area, explore the ME5 8SP 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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 8SP 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
  • Swingate Close with total crimes: 1

ACHILLES ROAD, ME5 8SP 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.53-16.67%
Other theft21.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%

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 arson76.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.06-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-62.50%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences85.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.36300.00%
Public order22.36100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

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 offences85.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

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 offences64.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 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 offences43.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.30100.00%
Other theft32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

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 offences52.94-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.59100.00%
Other theft14.120.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.541000.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06300.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.940.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 3.69 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 20231
November 20232
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 8SP 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. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Huntersfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brindle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Croft Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hamwick Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kestrel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1