KIT HILL AVENUE, ME5 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9EX

KIT HILL AVENUE, ME5 9EX, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9EX, encompassing approximately 2784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME5 9EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amanda Close with total crimes: 3
  • Marston Close with total crimes: 2
  • Larkspur Road with total crimes: 2

KIT HILL AVENUE, ME5 9EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-44.44%
Drugs21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.03350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.44-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.23200.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.230.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.08100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 9EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Amanda Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Marston Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foresters Close
    Total1
    Drugs1