ME4 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4AF

ME4 4AF, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.13 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4AF, encompassing approximately 768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 4AF area, explore the ME4 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dock Head Road with total crimes: 2

ME4 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences722.13250.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.11-50.00%
Shoplifting33.91-25.00%
Other theft23.91-33.33%
Drugs12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-80.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson631.24500.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.8125.00%
Shoplifting46.51-33.33%
Other theft35.21200.00%
Bicycle theft23.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.60100.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting624.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.8133.33%
Vehicle crime25.210.00%
Theft from the person12.600.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour315.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.91-40.00%
Other theft23.910.00%
Shoplifting22.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.53-28.57%
Shoplifting46.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.21-40.00%
Public order13.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.30-50.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1042.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.5166.67%
Public order26.51100.00%
Bicycle theft22.600.00%
Other theft12.60-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft728.64600.00%
Shoplifting59.11150.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime13.91-50.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft524.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.510.00%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Shoplifting22.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.720.00%
Shoplifting33.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.41-25.00%
Shoplifting23.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.5320.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.81-20.00%
Other theft35.210.00%
Burglary13.910.00%
Drugs11.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour633.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.810.00%
Shoplifting56.510.00%
Other theft36.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.910.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Dock Head Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Starboard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1