DAMIEN CLOSE, ME4 4XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4XE

DAMIEN CLOSE, ME4 4XE, Medway has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4XE 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 4XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4XE, encompassing approximately 5542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME4 4XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 12
  • Joiners Court with total crimes: 5
  • Magpie Hall Road with total crimes: 5

DAMIEN CLOSE, ME4 4XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.3216.67%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.73-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour116.3222.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.98100.00%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.0940.74%
Anti-social behaviour96.8680.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Other theft40.72100.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-76.92%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.4717.39%
Criminal damage and arson134.87116.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.35-44.44%
Public order40.900.00%
Other theft20.72-77.78%
Other crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.65-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.1580.00%
Other theft91.620.00%
Vehicle crime61.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-14.29%
Public order41.08300.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.10-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson75.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-71.43%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.45-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson105.7766.67%
Vehicle crime71.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-37.50%
Other theft30.900.00%
Public order30.5450.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.65-34.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-28.57%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.2411.11%
Criminal damage and arson129.029.09%
Vehicle crime72.17-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-33.33%
Public order41.0833.33%
Other theft40.72-33.33%
Other crime30.720.00%
Robbery10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.1421.62%
Criminal damage and arson118.120.00%
Vehicle crime101.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.80-25.00%
Other theft61.62200.00%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Drugs30.5450.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.4348.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.17175.00%
Public order51.98-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.90400.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.73-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour154.51150.00%
Public order72.7175.00%
Robbery41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-50.00%
Other crime30.72-25.00%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.080.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Other crime40.900.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202435
July 202438
June 202427
May 202423
April 202429
March 202432
February 202433
January 202450
December 202345
November 202337
October 202325
September 202340

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 202413
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Joiners Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blockmakers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sawyers Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ropemakers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Keyes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. White Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coney Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1