HOOK CLOSE, ME5 9TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9TP

HOOK CLOSE, ME5 9TP, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9TP 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 9TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9TP, encompassing approximately 4205 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 9TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 5
  • Yarrow Road with total crimes: 3

HOOK CLOSE, ME5 9TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9544.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.09200.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 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 offences95.23-43.75%
Vehicle crime42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6623.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4244.44%
Vehicle crime63.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.14133.33%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.2825.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.19-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9537.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.04-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.61900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14500.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.33-72.22%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.42125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202416
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

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 5 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Maidstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Yarrow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Thorndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barberry Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Snodhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Harptree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1