THE WHIMBRELS, ME4 3BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 3BE

THE WHIMBRELS, ME4 3BE, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This ME4 3BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME4 postcode area, which has experienced 569 crimes and a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME4 3BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 3BE, encompassing approximately 2490 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 3BE area, explore the ME4 3BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME4 3BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Rivermead with total crimes: 1
  • Goldcrest Drive with total crimes: 1

THE WHIMBRELS, ME4 3BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.23100.00%
Drugs32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-93.75%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.0577.78%
Anti-social behaviour46.43300.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.82-50.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.020.00%
Bicycle theft23.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.42-42.86%
Other crime13.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.63100.00%
Public order35.620.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.62-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.81400.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.810.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202416
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 3BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rivermead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldcrest Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ringlet Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Egret Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Ripple Waters
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wheelwrights Way
    Total1
    Burglary1