LUTON ROAD, ME4 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5BJ

LUTON ROAD, ME4 5BJ, Medway has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.78 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5BJ, encompassing approximately 2940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maida Road with total crimes: 5

LUTON ROAD, ME4 5BJ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.78-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour118.8422.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.74-25.00%
Other theft52.04-16.67%
Public order41.700.00%
Burglary31.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.56-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson83.06-20.00%
Other theft62.7220.00%
Burglary52.040.00%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Public order41.36-33.33%
Drugs21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.2921.43%
Anti-social behaviour1711.5613.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.7866.67%
Shoplifting73.40-61.11%
Public order62.38100.00%
Other theft52.04-16.67%
Burglary51.7066.67%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.26-33.33%
Shoplifting189.5263.64%
Anti-social behaviour156.12-6.25%
Other theft65.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.040.00%
Burglary32.04-40.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Drugs31.02-40.00%
Public order31.02-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.71-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1614.28128.57%
Shoplifting115.4483.33%
Public order103.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.40-53.85%
Drugs52.04400.00%
Vehicle crime51.7066.67%
Burglary51.70400.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Other crime11.02-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.26-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson1315.30116.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.42-53.33%
Shoplifting62.38-85.37%
Other crime52.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.70-72.73%
Other theft31.02-66.67%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5152.710.00%
Shoplifting4117.34925.00%
Anti-social behaviour1513.94150.00%
Vehicle crime115.1057.14%
Other theft93.74200.00%
Other crime73.06250.00%
Public order62.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04-40.00%
Drugs42.04100.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5131.976.25%
Criminal damage and arson1017.3442.86%
Vehicle crime73.40133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-50.00%
Shoplifting42.04-50.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Drugs21.02-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.019.09%
Anti-social behaviour1216.3233.33%
Shoplifting84.08166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.72-50.00%
Other theft62.380.00%
Drugs42.04100.00%
Public order41.36-33.33%
Burglary41.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.36-78.57%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4435.032.33%
Criminal damage and arson1414.96-6.67%
Vehicle crime144.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.76-18.18%
Burglary63.0650.00%
Public order62.04-25.00%
Shoplifting32.04200.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other crime20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.03-4.44%
Criminal damage and arson1514.6287.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.100.00%
Public order83.74100.00%
Vehicle crime82.72166.67%
Other theft52.72-37.50%
Burglary41.70300.00%
Other crime31.36-50.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4535.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour1115.300.00%
Shoplifting103.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.400.00%
Other theft82.720.00%
Other crime62.720.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 202434
June 202428
May 202442
April 202445
March 202451
February 202451
January 202448
December 202344
November 202343
October 202345

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 20243
December 202314
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202417
June 202415
May 202416
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 202418
May 202411
April 20246
March 202441
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rainham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Maida Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Constitution Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Bright Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reform Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chamberlain Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Windmill Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Imperial Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rock Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Upper Luton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grove Road
    Total1
    Other theft1