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

Overview of Crime in ME5 9BG

CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BG, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9BG 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 9BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9BG, encompassing approximately 3603 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9BG 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 9BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.10100.00%
Public order24.440.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.22150.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2771.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.33200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.88133.33%
Vehicle crime31.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-20.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22150.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-72.22%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.77350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11300.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202318
October 20234

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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 9BG 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. Marston Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Valerian Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1