ME4 4HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4HZ

ME4 4HZ, Medway has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.33 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4HZ 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 4HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4HZ, encompassing approximately 349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME4 4HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Princess Mary Avenue with total crimes: 3

ME4 4HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14117.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson840.07-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour422.89-20.00%
Drugs411.4533.33%
Public order411.45-33.33%
Other theft311.45200.00%
Other crime38.590.00%
Robbery18.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12108.75-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson1134.340.00%
Public order631.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.1766.67%
Drugs314.3150.00%
Other theft18.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17140.23-46.88%
Public order1248.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson1134.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.480.00%
Drugs28.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.720.00%
Other crime12.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%
Other theft12.86-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences32194.6039.13%
Criminal damage and arson1191.5837.50%
Public order931.4812.50%
Drugs425.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.450.00%
Other theft38.5950.00%
Other crime38.590.00%
Shoplifting28.590.00%
Burglary15.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23140.2343.75%
Criminal damage and arson865.8214.29%
Public order822.8960.00%
Other crime322.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.5950.00%
Other theft28.590.00%
Robbery15.720.00%
Drugs12.86-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16111.616.67%
Criminal damage and arson745.7916.67%
Public order520.03-16.67%
Drugs414.31300.00%
Other theft211.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft15.720.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%
Other crime12.86-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15105.8925.00%
Public order642.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson617.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime28.59100.00%
Other crime25.720.00%
Bicycle theft15.72-80.00%
Robbery12.860.00%
Drugs12.86-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12111.61-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson634.34-25.00%
Public order617.17-14.29%
Bicycle theft517.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.3133.33%
Drugs411.450.00%
Vehicle crime111.450.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17143.09-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson848.65-38.46%
Public order722.89-12.50%
Other crime420.0333.33%
Drugs411.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.4550.00%
Burglary38.590.00%
Other theft28.590.00%
Robbery15.720.00%
Bicycle theft12.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22157.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson1362.9662.50%
Public order837.20-38.46%
Drugs422.89100.00%
Other crime311.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.590.00%
Other theft25.72100.00%
Bicycle theft15.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18125.92-30.77%
Public order1351.51225.00%
Criminal damage and arson837.2033.33%
Drugs222.89-66.67%
Theft from the person15.720.00%
Other theft12.860.00%
Other crime12.860.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences26137.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson674.410.00%
Drugs617.170.00%
Public order417.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.450.00%
Other theft15.720.00%
Other crime12.860.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202417
June 202432
May 202423
April 202416
March 202415
February 202412
January 202417
December 202322
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 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 4HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wharf Road
    Total19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime3
    Public order3
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Starboard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1