AMANDA CLOSE, ME5 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9EQ

AMANDA CLOSE, ME5 9EQ, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9EQ, encompassing approximately 3639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9EQ 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

AMANDA CLOSE, ME5 9EQ 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 offences166.0477.78%
Public order24.400.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences94.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4971.43%
Criminal damage and arson23.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.22-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-20.00%
Shoplifting41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.30400.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6750.00%
Vehicle crime42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
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 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65150.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.120.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%

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 offences85.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.20150.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
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 offences64.67-40.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%

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 offences105.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

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 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
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
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232

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 9EQ 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. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1