ME7 5SQ, Medway has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.17 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5SQ, encompassing approximately 596 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 82.17 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 28.51 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 4 | 10.06 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 6.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 6.71 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 5.03 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 77.14 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 23.48 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 11.74 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 11.74 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 10.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.71 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 68.75 | -23.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 16.77 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 16.77 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 6.71 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.35 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 87.20 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 26.83 | 62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 21.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 8.38 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.71 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.35 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.35 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.35 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In May 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 82.17 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 26.83 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 13.42 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 13.42 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 8.38 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.71 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.03 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 102.29 | 83.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 36.89 | -23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 16.77 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 16.77 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 11.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 10.06 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 98.94 | 44.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 21.80 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 20.12 | 900.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 16.77 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 15.09 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 10.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 6.71 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 65.40 | -37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 16.77 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 15.09 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.42 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.68 | -87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 73.78 | 6.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 26.83 | 700.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 13.42 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.06 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 8.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.68 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 67.08 | 7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 25.15 | -58.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 11.74 | -44.44% |
| Robbery | 3 | 8.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.03 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.35 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.35 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.68 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.68 | -80.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 98.94 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 28.51 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 23.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 15.09 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 10.06 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 8.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.03 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.35 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 110.68 | 41.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 28.51 | -38.10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 21.80 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 15.09 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 11.74 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 10.06 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 5.03 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.03 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 102.29 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 35.21 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 20.12 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 13.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 6.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 5SQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |