WINCHESTER AVENUE, ME5 9AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9AS

WINCHESTER AVENUE, ME5 9AS, Medway has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9AS 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 9AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9AS, encompassing approximately 4120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 9AS area, explore the ME5 9AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Amanda Close with total crimes: 3
  • Yarrow Road with total crimes: 3

WINCHESTER AVENUE, ME5 9AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3725.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences94.85-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.7737.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.3425.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-33.33%
Shoplifting40.97300.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0114.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.4016.67%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour62.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 offences177.52112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.13-20.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46400.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.58-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson32.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2546.15%
Anti-social behaviour64.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.250.00%
Other theft53.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202422
June 202416
May 202416
April 202414
March 202412
February 202417
January 20248
December 202312
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 9AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Amanda Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Yarrow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Teasel Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1