STARBOARD CRESCENT, ME4 4GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4GA

STARBOARD CRESCENT, ME4 4GA, Medway has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.88 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4GA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME4 postcode area, which has experienced 636 crimes and a crime rate of 18.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME4 4GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4GA, encompassing approximately 1121 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

ME4 4GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheelwrights Way with total crimes: 10
  • Dock Head Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

STARBOARD CRESCENT, ME4 4GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.8883.33%
Criminal damage and arson79.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.2475.00%
Other theft46.24300.00%
Shoplifting43.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft23.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Public order11.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.86-14.29%
Shoplifting65.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57300.00%
Bicycle theft23.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.16-36.36%
Other theft36.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-33.33%
Shoplifting21.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.78-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.2910.00%
Shoplifting49.81-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour33.570.00%
Bicycle theft22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-60.00%
Public order11.78-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1131.2183.33%
Violence and sexual offences109.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4650.00%
Public order22.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.780.00%
Other theft11.78-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.9733.33%
Other theft67.13500.00%
Shoplifting65.35200.00%
Public order35.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime11.78-75.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft724.97600.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.35200.00%
Vehicle crime45.350.00%
Shoplifting23.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.37-33.33%
Shoplifting35.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67100.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences914.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.020.00%
Shoplifting21.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-80.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting620.5120.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.35-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.46-28.57%
Other theft44.4633.33%
Burglary23.57100.00%
Drugs11.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.1316.67%
Shoplifting56.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.460.00%
Other theft32.670.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Burglary11.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.70-14.29%
Shoplifting55.35-37.50%
Public order24.46100.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.570.00%
Other theft12.670.00%
Public order10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
August 20233

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 202312
August 20234

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20238

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wheelwrights Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dock Head Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Starboard Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dewberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Quayside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1