ME4 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4AW

ME4 4AW, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.69 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4AW, encompassing approximately 465 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME4 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Princess Mary Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 3

ME4 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.34-25.00%
Other theft36.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.45-66.67%
Burglary14.300.00%

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 offences945.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour619.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.90100.00%
Vehicle crime18.600.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

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 offences525.79-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson210.750.00%
Other crime14.300.00%
Robbery12.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Drugs12.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1849.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Other theft14.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.34100.00%
Other theft14.300.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.34-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.30-50.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1251.58140.00%
Public order425.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.600.00%
Other theft24.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.30100.00%
Bicycle theft14.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime12.15-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532.2425.00%
Bicycle theft410.75300.00%
Vehicle crime38.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.60200.00%
Public order16.450.00%
Robbery12.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences521.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.300.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Drugs12.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.90-70.00%
Theft from the person16.450.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Burglary12.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.490.00%
Drugs16.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202418
May 20249
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

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 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 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 2 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
January 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
March 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wheelwrights Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Starboard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1