ME7 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5SS

ME7 5SS, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.87 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5SS, encompassing approximately 1051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 5SS area, explore the ME7 5SS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME7 5SS area, visit the ME7 5SS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 5SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Middle Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3

ME7 5SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.8757.14%
Criminal damage and arson510.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.750.00%
Other crime22.850.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.22-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.66300.00%
Public order23.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.07-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour37.6150.00%
Drugs22.850.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.87183.33%
Anti-social behaviour216.170.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.710.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.800.00%
Public order11.90-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.7775.00%
Public order76.660.00%
Other theft36.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.90-33.33%
Other crime21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft33.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-33.33%
Other theft21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour39.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.51-25.00%
Other theft15.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-66.67%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences818.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.610.00%
Other theft32.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202417
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20247
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Admiralty Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1