ISLAND WAY WEST, ME4 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 3JS

ISLAND WAY WEST, ME4 3JS, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This ME4 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 3JS, encompassing approximately 2675 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 3JS area, explore the ME4 3JS 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME4 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Tigris Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Goldcrest Drive with total crimes: 1

ISLAND WAY WEST, ME4 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-90.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.74150.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 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 offences64.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences84.86-42.86%
Other crime22.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences147.10133.33%
Public order35.230.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 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 offences64.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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 3JS postcode area is presented below.

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