MARDEN ROAD, ME2 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4QL

MARDEN ROAD, ME2 4QL, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME2 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME2 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4QL, encompassing approximately 3575 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 4QL area, explore the ME2 4QL 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 (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME2 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bill Street Road with total crimes: 2
  • Randolph Cottages with total crimes: 2

MARDEN ROAD, ME2 4QL 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 offences65.31-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.20-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.959.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.36200.00%
Other crime41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-66.67%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8383.33%
Other theft63.08100.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31-50.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-70.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2771.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Shoplifting31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.03-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-50.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9922.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.08100.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 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 offences74.20-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson41.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.550.00%
Vehicle crime34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 4QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bingham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bill Street Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Randolph Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lingley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sholden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Frindsbury Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Peckham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Povey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1