ME4 4XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 4XW

ME4 4XW, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.15 per 1,000 population. This ME4 4XW 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 4XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 4XW, encompassing approximately 746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME4 4XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brompton Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Middle Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3

ME4 4XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson58.0466.67%
Vehicle crime36.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.020.00%
Other crime22.680.00%
Burglary12.680.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.19-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson314.74200.00%
Other theft34.0250.00%
Public order34.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.02-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.680.00%
Drugs11.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-66.67%
Robbery11.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.87-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour616.0820.00%
Vehicle crime38.0450.00%
Drugs24.020.00%
Other theft22.68100.00%
Theft from the person12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In June 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 offences1332.1762.50%
Anti-social behaviour517.4225.00%
Burglary36.70200.00%
Vehicle crime24.020.00%
Other theft12.68-50.00%

In May 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 offences825.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.72-20.00%
Other crime25.36100.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour510.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime25.360.00%
Bicycle theft12.680.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other crime11.34-75.00%
Public order11.34-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.04400.00%
Public order56.70400.00%
Other crime46.70300.00%
Other theft25.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Bicycle theft12.680.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.74-66.67%
Other theft25.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Other crime11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.080.00%
Other crime25.360.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime516.08150.00%
Other theft26.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.68-83.33%
Burglary22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.68-33.33%
Other theft22.68-50.00%
Drugs22.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences633.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.040.00%
Other theft45.360.00%
Vehicle crime35.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.020.00%
Burglary24.020.00%
Possession of weapons22.680.00%
Public order12.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202412
December 20232
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brompton Hill
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Middle Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Admiralty Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Conway Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Khartoum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1