BOXLEY ROAD, ME5 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9LJ

BOXLEY ROAD, ME5 9LJ, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9LJ, encompassing approximately 2974 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 9LJ area, explore the ME5 9LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Betteridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Polhill Drive with total crimes: 1

BOXLEY ROAD, ME5 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.03300.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.04-12.50%
Public order32.3550.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 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 offences85.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other crime20.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.35-20.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.72200.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-33.33%
Public order21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences43.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Betteridge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Polhill Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sherwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fontana
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Silver Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Moonstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Swingate Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Aston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1