FIELD CLOSE, ME5 9TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9TD

FIELD CLOSE, ME5 9TD, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9TD 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 9TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9TD, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 9TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highview Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Barberry Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Field Close with total crimes: 1

FIELD CLOSE, ME5 9TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.72-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.85400.00%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.72-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6666.67%
Other theft12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.88-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 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 offences78.5440.00%
Vehicle crime32.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.85400.00%
Public order42.03100.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Shoplifting31.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.69300.00%
Shoplifting41.63-42.86%
Other theft31.630.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.85-42.86%
Public order21.630.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.3575.00%
Shoplifting72.85133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.69300.00%
Shoplifting31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.850.00%
Shoplifting20.81-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.16300.00%
Shoplifting83.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.25-20.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-55.56%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.660.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highview Drive
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barberry Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Greenway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pilots View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Snodhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1