ME2 4WT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4WT

ME2 4WT, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4WT 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 4WT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4WT, encompassing approximately 2588 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 4WT area, explore the ME2 4WT 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 (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 4WT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Randolph Cottages with total crimes: 2
  • Lingley Drive with total crimes: 1

ME2 4WT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.32400.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.18116.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 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 offences64.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-50.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.25-42.86%
Other crime11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.800.00%
Other theft22.70100.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0220.00%
Other crime22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.09-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 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 offences86.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.410.00%
Other theft14.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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 4WT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Randolph Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lingley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sholden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B2108
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Povey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1