QUAYSIDE, ME4 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4QU

QUAYSIDE, ME4 4QU, Medway has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.60 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4QU, encompassing approximately 1440 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 4QU area, explore the ME4 4QU Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

ME4 4QU 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

QUAYSIDE, ME4 4QU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.6083.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1666.67%
Other theft43.47300.00%
Shoplifting42.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%

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 offences618.74-25.00%
Shoplifting64.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.49-11.11%
Other theft35.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Shoplifting21.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9628.57%
Shoplifting46.25-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Public order11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.1383.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.6416.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Other theft11.39-83.33%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft616.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.160.00%
Shoplifting64.16200.00%
Public order34.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft618.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.16150.00%
Vehicle crime43.470.00%
Shoplifting22.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.02-37.50%
Shoplifting33.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.550.00%
Shoplifting21.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-80.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

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
Shoplifting613.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.47-16.67%
Other theft33.470.00%
Burglary12.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.860.00%
Shoplifting54.160.00%
Other theft33.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Burglary11.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2520.00%
Shoplifting54.16-37.50%
Burglary23.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20246
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20233
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
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 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 4QU 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Starboard Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dewberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Quayside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1