ME4 4UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4UH

ME4 4UH, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.68 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4UH 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 4UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4UH, encompassing approximately 688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 4UH area, explore the ME4 4UH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME4 4UH area, visit the ME4 4UH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 4UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dock Head Road with total crimes: 2

ME4 4UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.68250.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.16-50.00%
Shoplifting34.35-25.00%
Other theft24.35-33.33%
Drugs12.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-80.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson636.29500.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.7125.00%
Shoplifting47.26-33.33%
Other theft35.81200.00%
Bicycle theft24.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.90100.00%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Public order12.900.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting629.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.7133.33%
Bicycle theft25.81100.00%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Theft from the person12.900.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Other theft11.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.810.00%
Other theft24.350.00%
Shoplifting22.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.77-37.50%
Shoplifting47.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.81-50.00%
Public order14.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.45-50.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1050.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.71400.00%
Public order27.26100.00%
Bicycle theft22.900.00%
Other theft12.90-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft731.93600.00%
Shoplifting510.16150.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime14.35-75.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft530.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.26150.00%
Vehicle crime47.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.810.00%
Shoplifting24.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.900.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.060.00%
Shoplifting34.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.61-25.00%
Shoplifting24.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting621.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.71-33.33%
Other theft35.810.00%
Burglary14.350.00%
Drugs11.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences639.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.710.00%
Shoplifting58.710.00%
Other theft37.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Drugs22.900.00%
Burglary12.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Dock Head Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Starboard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1