WATERSMEET, ME4 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 3HB

WATERSMEET, ME4 3HB, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This ME4 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 3HB, encompassing approximately 1626 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME4 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Ringlet Road with total crimes: 1
  • Wheelwrights Way with total crimes: 1

WATERSMEET, ME4 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.22250.00%
Drugs34.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2957.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.76300.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6114.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.99133.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.92-40.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7666.67%
Public order23.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft36.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.53-37.50%
Other crime13.070.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76300.00%
Public order14.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.07-71.43%
Other theft11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ringlet Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wheelwrights Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Starboard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1