CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9BA

CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BA, Medway has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9BA 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 9BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9BA, encompassing approximately 3951 residents.

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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)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9BA 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

CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BA 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.58100.00%
Public order34.550.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.81-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.28200.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.78-50.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 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 offences64.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Shoplifting41.01300.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.80100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3080.00%
Vehicle crime32.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.27-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-66.67%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3028.57%
Other theft32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.77-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.55-42.86%
Other theft32.020.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences106.070.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 202415
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202314
October 202310

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 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 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
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20233

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 9BA 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. Marston Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Valerian Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1