ME4 4LZ, Medway has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.64 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4LZ, encompassing approximately 2099 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 87.64 | 10.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 29.53 | 15.38% |
| Other theft | 21 | 14.29 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 10.00 | 111.11% |
| Public order | 8 | 9.05 | -38.46% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.33 | -36.36% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.33 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.33 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.86 | -64.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.86 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.91 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 86.69 | -3.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 26.67 | -3.70% |
| Other theft | 24 | 12.38 | 118.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 11.43 | 30.77% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.10 | -7.14% |
| Drugs | 11 | 6.19 | 1000.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 5.24 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.29 | 250.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.33 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.38 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.43 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.43 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 75.74 | -3.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 27.63 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 14 | 12.86 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 6.67 | -7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 6.19 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.72 | 37.50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 5.24 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.38 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.91 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.95 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 75.74 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 28.58 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 15.72 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 9.53 | 7.69% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.67 | -47.83% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.72 | -46.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.81 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.43 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.95 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.48 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.48 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 84.79 | -7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 30.96 | 17.86% |
| Public order | 23 | 15.72 | 35.29% |
| Other theft | 15 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 7.14 | -7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 6.19 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.91 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.43 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.43 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.43 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.95 | -90.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 93.36 | 14.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 33.34 | -9.68% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 13.34 | 17.65% |
| Public order | 17 | 9.53 | -19.05% |
| Other theft | 15 | 8.10 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 7.14 | -22.22% |
| Other crime | 10 | 6.67 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.86 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.38 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.91 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.95 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 88.12 | 24.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 29.06 | -6.06% |
| Public order | 21 | 14.77 | 162.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 10.00 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 8.57 | -19.05% |
| Other theft | 12 | 8.10 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 5.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.33 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.38 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.91 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.43 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 78.59 | -19.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 23.34 | 65.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 15.72 | 23.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 10.00 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.76 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.81 | -46.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.81 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.33 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.38 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.38 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.38 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.38 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.91 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 75.26 | 3.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 29.06 | -23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 9.53 | 21.43% |
| Public order | 15 | 8.10 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 7.14 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 6.67 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.86 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.86 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.38 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.95 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 69.54 | 59.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 28.10 | 73.33% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 12.38 | -53.33% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.67 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.81 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.33 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.86 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.86 | -58.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.38 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.43 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.95 | -88.89% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 78.12 | -35.09% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 17.62 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 14.29 | 157.14% |
| Public order | 18 | 8.57 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.57 | -34.78% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.14 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 12 | 5.72 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 5.72 | 133.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.33 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 82.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 27.15 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 14.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 695 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 62 |
| August 2024 | 56 |
| July 2024 | 58 |
| June 2024 | 60 |
| May 2024 | 65 |
| April 2024 | 70 |
| March 2024 | 61 |
| February 2024 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 57 |
A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 4LZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 45 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |