ME4 4UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4UT

ME4 4UT, Medway has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.83 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4UT 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 4UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4UT, encompassing approximately 385 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 4UT area, explore the ME4 4UT 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 (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME4 4UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

ME4 4UT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1477.831300.00%
Anti-social behaviour436.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.3833.33%
Other theft410.380.00%
Burglary110.380.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Robbery12.590.00%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour533.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson312.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.78-85.71%
Public order12.59-50.00%
Drugs12.59-66.67%
Other crime12.590.00%
Possession of weapons12.590.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences757.08-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour618.16200.00%
Drugs315.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.780.00%
Public order25.190.00%
Other theft15.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1564.860.00%
Other theft338.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.19-50.00%
Other crime15.190.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Drugs12.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1567.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour538.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.9733.33%
Other theft210.38100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences951.89-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour423.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.38-25.00%
Other theft17.780.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Vehicle crime12.59-50.00%
Other crime12.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1170.0522.22%
Criminal damage and arson428.54100.00%
Public order310.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft25.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.19100.00%
Other crime25.19100.00%
Possession of weapons15.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences949.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour323.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft37.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.780.00%
Vehicle crime15.190.00%
Other crime12.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences859.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour420.76300.00%
Public order210.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.19-33.33%
Other crime25.190.00%
Burglary25.190.00%
Robbery15.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.590.00%
Other theft12.590.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences733.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.780.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Other theft12.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.54-58.33%
Bicycle theft212.970.00%
Theft from the person15.190.00%
Public order12.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.59-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1280.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson831.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour420.760.00%
Burglary210.380.00%
Public order25.190.00%
Bicycle theft25.190.00%
Vehicle crime15.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 20247
June 202415
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 4UT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1