ME4 4UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4UW

ME4 4UW, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.82 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4UW, encompassing approximately 437 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME4 4UW 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
  • Princess Mary Avenue with total crimes: 3

ME4 4UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1154.821000.00%
Criminal damage and arson425.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.14-40.00%
Other theft36.850.00%
Burglary16.850.00%
Other crime12.280.00%
Robbery12.280.00%

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 behaviour522.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson311.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.85-75.00%
Public order12.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour643.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.71-69.23%
Drugs39.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.850.00%
Other crime14.570.00%
Other theft12.28-66.67%
Public order12.280.00%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1350.250.00%
Other theft329.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.57-33.33%
Other crime14.570.00%
Burglary12.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1350.25116.67%
Anti-social behaviour529.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.420.00%
Other theft16.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.140.00%
Other theft16.85-50.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Vehicle crime12.28-50.00%
Other crime12.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1057.1125.00%
Public order322.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.57100.00%
Other theft24.570.00%
Other crime24.57100.00%
Bicycle theft14.57-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.270.00%
Bicycle theft36.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.850.00%
Vehicle crime14.570.00%
Other crime12.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences847.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.27200.00%
Public order26.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.57-33.33%
Other crime24.570.00%
Burglary24.570.00%
Robbery14.570.00%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.850.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft12.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.27-58.33%
Theft from the person111.420.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1259.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson727.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.990.00%
Vehicle crime19.140.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Public order12.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20244
June 202413
May 202413
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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
July 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

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 4UW 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. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1