ME7 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5BY

ME7 5BY, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5BY, encompassing approximately 1303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 5BY area, explore the ME7 5BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME7 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

ME7 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.20-40.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-75.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.84-20.00%
Public order13.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.11-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.37400.00%
Drugs23.84100.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.27125.00%
Other theft26.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In May 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 offences49.97-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Public order11.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order513.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Other crime22.30100.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%

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 offences49.20-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.07200.00%
Robbery22.30100.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0480.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.900.00%
Drugs12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

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 offences57.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.84-71.43%
Other crime11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.81133.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.3720.00%
Other theft24.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.270.00%
Other theft43.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
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 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

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 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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 5BY postcode area is presented below.

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