ME4 4GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4GZ

ME4 4GZ, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.15 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4GZ 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 4GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4GZ, encompassing approximately 394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME4 4GZ 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 4GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1048.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson325.34-40.00%
Other theft37.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.60-66.67%
Burglary15.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour625.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.2066.67%
Vehicle crime112.670.00%
Other theft12.530.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.48-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson312.67-25.00%
Robbery17.600.00%
Bicycle theft12.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Drugs12.530.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2273.4983.33%
Criminal damage and arson455.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.14100.00%
Other theft15.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.41200.00%
Other theft27.60100.00%
Other crime15.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.53-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences832.94-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour320.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.60-66.67%
Other theft12.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1465.89100.00%
Public order435.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.600.00%
Bicycle theft15.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime12.53-66.67%
Robbery12.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.080.00%
Bicycle theft417.74300.00%
Vehicle crime310.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences748.15-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour317.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.600.00%
Public order27.600.00%
Robbery15.070.00%
Bicycle theft12.530.00%
Other theft12.530.00%
Other crime12.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1245.61140.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.600.00%
Bicycle theft12.530.00%
Drugs12.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.81-50.00%
Theft from the person112.670.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Burglary12.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1045.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson425.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.140.00%
Drugs15.070.00%
Burglary12.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20245
June 202422
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 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
October 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 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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 3 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
March 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 8 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
July 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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 4GZ 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
  • 8. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1