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

Overview of Crime in ME5 9BB

CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BB, Medway has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9BB, encompassing approximately 3785 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME5 9BB 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 9BB 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 offences188.19125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences85.02-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour42.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.660.00%
Shoplifting53.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences147.4055.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.700.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-57.14%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.13-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.85150.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-40.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.87-8.33%
Vehicle crime52.91400.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Burglary20.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.13-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-20.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202421
June 202415
May 202415
April 202412
March 202414
February 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 9BB 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Silver Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1