ME7 5SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5SH

ME7 5SH, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.34 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5SH 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 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5SH, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME7 5SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brompton Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Middle Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3

ME7 5SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.08200.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Drugs11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.66-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour610.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16300.00%
Other theft32.7750.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.97-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour811.1033.33%
Vehicle crime35.550.00%
Robbery32.080.00%
Drugs22.08100.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.8963.64%
Anti-social behaviour612.4850.00%
Vehicle crime34.160.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Other theft12.08-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In May 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 offences1115.9522.22%
Anti-social behaviour47.63-42.86%
Other crime22.77100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%

In April 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 offences918.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.24133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Public order21.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.8114.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.55600.00%
Public order54.85400.00%
Other crime43.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.10-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.850.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.50350.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.470.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.79150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-69.23%
Other theft22.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-60.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.818.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Other theft32.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-33.33%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.270.00%
Other theft58.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202418
December 20234
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brompton Hill
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Middle Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greenwell Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Admiralty Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Conway Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Singapore Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Khartoum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1