ME4 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4AG

ME4 4AG, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.07 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4AG, encompassing approximately 433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

ME4 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Mary Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 3
  • South Road with total crimes: 1

ME4 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson323.07-25.00%
Other theft36.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.92-77.78%
Burglary14.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences948.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour620.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.84100.00%
Vehicle crime19.230.00%
Other theft12.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.68-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson211.530.00%
Other crime14.610.00%
Robbery12.310.00%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Drugs12.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1443.83133.33%
Criminal damage and arson232.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.61100.00%
Other theft14.610.00%

In May 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 offences625.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.84100.00%
Other theft14.610.00%
Other crime12.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-50.00%

In April 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 offences423.07-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour29.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.61-50.00%
Other theft12.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences939.22200.00%
Public order220.760.00%
Other theft24.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.61100.00%
Vehicle crime14.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft427.68300.00%
Vehicle crime39.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.230.00%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.610.00%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Drugs12.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.23-75.00%
Public order14.610.00%
Burglary12.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences832.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.920.00%
Drugs14.610.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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 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 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wheelwrights Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Starboard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1