BULRUSH CLOSE, ME5 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9BN

BULRUSH CLOSE, ME5 9BN, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.80 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9BN, encompassing approximately 3687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nicklaus Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Repton Way with total crimes: 2

BULRUSH CLOSE, ME5 9BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences63.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 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 offences125.4271.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.42-41.67%
Shoplifting51.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.25500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0760.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.34-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.1750.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%

In January 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 offences75.1516.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.88-40.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-83.33%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.800.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 202314

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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 2 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
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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nicklaus Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Chestnut Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Repton Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Larkspur Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayweed Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yarrow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Pimpernel Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Teasel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1