ME4 4FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4FQ

ME4 4FQ, Medway has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 251.51 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4FQ 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 4FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4FQ, encompassing approximately 190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME4 4FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 19
  • Sidney Road with total crimes: 10
  • Pier Approach Road with total crimes: 4

ME4 4FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson9251.51-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences947.16-55.00%
Public order747.160.00%
Drugs536.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.20-63.64%
Other crime420.960.00%
Shoplifting420.96100.00%
Other theft320.960.00%
Robbery115.720.00%
Theft from the person15.240.00%
Possession of weapons15.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20324.8711.11%
Criminal damage and arson14104.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1173.3657.14%
Public order757.64-41.67%
Drugs536.68150.00%
Bicycle theft226.200.00%
Shoplifting210.48100.00%
Theft from the person110.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18314.39-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson1494.3227.27%
Public order1273.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour762.88133.33%
Other theft336.680.00%
Drugs215.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime110.480.00%
Other crime15.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons15.240.00%
Shoplifting15.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29366.7926.09%
Criminal damage and arson11151.9637.50%
Public order957.640.00%
Drugs547.16400.00%
Shoplifting426.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour320.96-40.00%
Other crime315.7250.00%
Other theft315.720.00%
Possession of weapons115.720.00%
Burglary15.240.00%
Vehicle crime15.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23303.9115.00%
Public order9120.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson847.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour541.92-16.67%
Other theft326.20-25.00%
Shoplifting315.720.00%
Vehicle crime215.72100.00%
Other crime210.480.00%
Robbery110.480.00%
Drugs15.24-83.33%
Burglary15.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20314.39-23.08%
Public order8104.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson841.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour641.92200.00%
Drugs631.44500.00%
Other theft431.440.00%
Shoplifting320.96200.00%
Bicycle theft215.720.00%
Vehicle crime110.48-50.00%
Theft from the person15.240.00%
Possession of weapons15.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26277.714.00%
Criminal damage and arson6136.24-33.33%
Public order431.44-33.33%
Other theft420.96-20.00%
Other crime320.96200.00%
Vehicle crime215.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.48-60.00%
Robbery110.480.00%
Drugs15.24-80.00%
Burglary15.24-50.00%
Shoplifting15.240.00%
Theft from the person15.240.00%
Possession of weapons15.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25356.3147.06%
Criminal damage and arson9131.000.00%
Public order647.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime531.44400.00%
Other theft526.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour526.200.00%
Drugs526.2025.00%
Burglary226.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft210.48100.00%
Possession of weapons210.480.00%
Shoplifting110.480.00%
Other crime15.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17293.43-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson989.08-18.18%
Public order747.16-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour536.680.00%
Other crime526.2025.00%
Burglary426.200.00%
Drugs420.960.00%
Other theft320.960.00%
Bicycle theft115.720.00%
Vehicle crime15.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32356.31-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson11167.68-15.38%
Public order857.64-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour541.9266.67%
Other crime426.20300.00%
Drugs420.96100.00%
Other theft320.96-40.00%
Theft from the person115.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34392.9917.24%
Criminal damage and arson13178.16116.67%
Public order1368.12160.00%
Other theft568.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.20-75.00%
Drugs215.72-66.67%
Shoplifting210.48100.00%
Vehicle crime110.480.00%
Bicycle theft15.240.00%
Other crime15.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29340.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour12151.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson662.880.00%
Drugs631.440.00%
Public order531.440.00%
Other theft226.200.00%
Vehicle crime110.480.00%
Bicycle theft15.240.00%
Other crime15.240.00%
Shoplifting15.240.00%
Burglary15.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202414
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 202418
June 202429
May 202423
April 202420
March 202426
February 202425
January 202417
December 202332
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wharf Road
    Total19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime3
    Public order3
  • 2. Sidney Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Pier Approach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gillingham Gate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Camden Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East End Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ocean Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1