BARBERRY AVENUE, ME5 9TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9TF

BARBERRY AVENUE, ME5 9TF, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9TF 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 9TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9TF, encompassing approximately 3040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME5 9TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 5
  • Highview Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Foxglove Crescent with total crimes: 1

BARBERRY AVENUE, ME5 9TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.28166.67%
Public order22.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 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 offences94.6028.57%
Vehicle crime42.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.23600.00%
Vehicle crime52.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-83.33%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58100.00%
Vehicle crime41.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-66.67%
Public order20.99100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.9733.33%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.28125.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maidstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Highview Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thorndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A229
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Barberry Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Greenway
    Total1
    Other theft1