ME7 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5BX

ME7 5BX, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.44 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME7 postcode area, which has experienced 556 crimes and a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME7 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5BX, encompassing approximately 1089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME7 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brompton Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Street with total crimes: 3

ME7 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-60.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In August 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 offences818.35-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour57.34-16.67%
Public order14.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Robbery10.92-66.67%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.78-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour610.090.00%
Robbery35.510.00%
Drugs22.75100.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.61133.33%
Anti-social behaviour612.8520.00%
Other theft25.510.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5166.67%
Other theft24.590.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.75-25.00%
Public order22.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.1150.00%
Public order55.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6733.33%
Other crime23.67100.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.93-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour33.67200.00%
Robbery22.75100.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.11160.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.930.00%
Other theft22.750.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences510.09-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.59-71.43%
Other crime11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour77.34133.33%
Other theft36.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.780.00%
Other theft68.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 5BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brompton Hill
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Manor Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Greenwell Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Conway Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Singapore Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Lines
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Khartoum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1