ME7 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5DB

ME7 5DB, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5DB, encompassing approximately 1131 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 5DB area, explore the ME7 5DB 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 2
  • Upper Britton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

ME7 5DB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-66.67%
Drugs11.770.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.5720.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons25.30100.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In July 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 offences816.80-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour57.070.00%
Robbery24.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.9157.14%
Other crime39.72200.00%
Other theft22.65-33.33%
Drugs11.770.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.15-12.50%
Other theft36.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-33.33%
Robbery11.770.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.26-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour37.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65-33.33%
Public order11.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.0380.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.540.00%
Public order12.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.72-16.67%
Robbery24.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.72-14.29%
Robbery25.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.3840.00%
Vehicle crime26.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-83.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.15500.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.3025.00%
Other theft24.42-50.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.490.00%
Other theft43.540.00%
Robbery23.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Upper Britton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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