ME4 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5AY

ME4 5AY, Medway has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.26 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5AY, encompassing approximately 2110 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maida Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 3

ME4 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.2630.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.32-41.67%
Other theft33.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-66.67%
Robbery10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour129.479.09%
Criminal damage and arson65.68-14.29%
Other crime52.84400.00%
Other theft42.37300.00%
Drugs31.890.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-80.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1115.16-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.21250.00%
Vehicle crime53.32400.00%
Shoplifting22.37-85.71%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft10.95-80.00%
Other crime10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2434.11-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour1511.370.00%
Shoplifting147.11366.67%
Other theft56.63400.00%
Other crime42.37300.00%
Public order31.89-40.00%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3734.5823.33%
Anti-social behaviour1517.53275.00%
Public order57.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Shoplifting31.4250.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other theft10.95-75.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1414.21366.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.63-73.33%
Other theft41.89-50.00%
Other crime41.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.95-91.67%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4249.7435.48%
Shoplifting2419.902300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.3766.67%
Other theft87.11300.00%
Other crime53.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.48-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour914.6912.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.26100.00%
Vehicle crime42.84100.00%
Burglary31.8950.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.8424.14%
Anti-social behaviour817.0514.29%
Drugs33.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-80.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-60.00%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.84-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson1513.7415.38%
Anti-social behaviour77.1116.67%
Vehicle crime53.3266.67%
Public order32.37-25.00%
Burglary31.42-25.00%
Other theft11.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.6323.08%
Criminal damage and arson1315.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.16-14.29%
Public order42.84100.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Other crime41.89100.00%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Other theft21.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.210.00%
Other theft63.320.00%
Shoplifting32.840.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202432
June 202424
May 202437
April 202430
March 202442
February 202431
January 202436
December 202329
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202415
April 20244
March 202415
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 202414
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242
March 202424
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Maida Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1