ALBANY ROAD, ME4 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5DL

ALBANY ROAD, ME4 5DL, Medway has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.82 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5DL, encompassing approximately 3982 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Joiners Court with total crimes: 5
  • Maida Road with total crimes: 5

ALBANY ROAD, ME4 5DL 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 offences2616.82-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour116.53-8.33%
Other theft62.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.6018.92%
Criminal damage and arson1211.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.01-33.33%
Other theft83.01100.00%
Burglary52.01-16.67%
Public order41.26-42.86%
Other crime31.000.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-87.50%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.8715.62%
Anti-social behaviour189.2912.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.52100.00%
Shoplifting82.51-55.56%
Vehicle crime82.0160.00%
Public order72.01133.33%
Burglary61.7620.00%
Other theft41.51-33.33%
Drugs41.0033.33%
Other crime31.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.36-25.58%
Shoplifting188.0363.64%
Anti-social behaviour164.52-11.11%
Other theft64.020.00%
Burglary51.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.26-44.44%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Drugs30.75-57.14%
Public order30.75-70.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.13-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour1810.80125.00%
Shoplifting114.5283.33%
Public order102.76150.00%
Vehicle crime92.51200.00%
Drugs72.26600.00%
Other theft61.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-50.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Other crime11.00-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.10-6.12%
Criminal damage and arson1211.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.01-52.94%
Shoplifting62.01-85.37%
Other crime51.51-16.67%
Public order41.26-50.00%
Other theft41.00-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.00-72.73%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4939.42-5.77%
Shoplifting4112.30925.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.29183.33%
Vehicle crime114.2737.50%
Other theft92.76125.00%
Public order82.26700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-25.00%
Other crime61.51500.00%
Drugs41.51300.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.356.12%
Criminal damage and arson813.0660.00%
Vehicle crime82.01166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-45.45%
Other theft41.51-50.00%
Shoplifting41.00-50.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary20.50-66.67%
Public order10.50-85.71%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.87-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.3037.50%
Other theft82.76700.00%
Shoplifting82.01166.67%
Public order72.0116.67%
Burglary61.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-54.55%
Drugs31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-84.21%
Other crime30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5027.8725.00%
Vehicle crime1912.55216.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.77-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.76-38.46%
Public order62.01-33.33%
Burglary51.5166.67%
Other crime31.260.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.10-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour1310.0418.18%
Criminal damage and arson123.2650.00%
Public order93.0180.00%
Vehicle crime62.26100.00%
Other theft41.51-50.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Other crime30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.800.00%
Shoplifting102.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.510.00%
Other theft82.010.00%
Public order52.010.00%
Other crime51.260.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 20248
January 20243
December 202319
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202444
July 202437
June 202432
May 202443
April 202446
March 202449
February 202452
January 202449
December 202350
November 202340
October 202343

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 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202418
April 20248
March 202417
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Joiners Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windmill Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    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. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Castle Road
    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
  • 28. Upper Luton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grove Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. The Hamiltons
    Total1
    Public order1