RIPPLEWATERS, ME4 3BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 3BL

RIPPLEWATERS, ME4 3BL, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This ME4 3BL 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 3BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 3BL, encompassing approximately 2103 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 3BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Dock Head Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tigris Crescent with total crimes: 2

RIPPLEWATERS, ME4 3BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.9320.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-66.67%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.16120.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.23500.00%
Other theft52.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3833.33%
Burglary21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.23-40.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0311.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.7533.33%
Public order11.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.6180.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2850.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.03-44.44%
Other theft42.38300.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4612.50%
Bicycle theft34.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.66-42.86%
Other crime23.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences149.9855.56%
Public order36.660.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.28-20.00%
Other theft31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences69.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 22 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 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dock Head Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Tigris Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Westview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Main Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Egret Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Firecrest Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Leviathan Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ripple Waters
    Total1
    Public order1