ME7 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5SW

ME7 5SW, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.07 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5SW, encompassing approximately 240 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME7 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3
  • Princess Mary Avenue with total crimes: 3

ME7 5SW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1179.071000.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.48-25.00%
Other crime112.480.00%
Drugs14.160.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson441.62300.00%
Public order316.650.00%
Vehicle crime112.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.16-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.94-40.00%
Theft from the person124.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.160.00%
Drugs14.160.00%
Other theft14.160.00%
Other crime14.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.160.00%
Other theft14.160.00%
Bicycle theft14.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.9750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences449.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.65-33.33%
Other theft18.32-66.67%
Public order14.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences874.91166.67%
Other theft333.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.480.00%
Public order212.480.00%
Bicycle theft18.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour341.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft312.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences433.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.650.00%
Public order18.320.00%
Robbery14.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.1325.00%
Other theft120.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences441.62-42.86%
Vehicle crime116.650.00%
Theft from the person14.160.00%
Public order14.160.00%
Burglary14.160.00%
Drugs14.160.00%
Other theft14.160.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences762.42-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson429.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.65100.00%
Burglary18.320.00%
Drugs14.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1370.750.00%
Public order254.100.00%
Other theft18.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Admiralty Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1