ALEXANDRA ROAD, ME4 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5DQ

ALEXANDRA ROAD, ME4 5DQ, Medway has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.59 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5DQ, encompassing approximately 3388 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME4 5DQ 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

ALEXANDRA ROAD, ME4 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.59-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour107.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.95-25.00%
Other theft51.7725.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.84-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour1010.03-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.95-27.27%
Other crime52.36150.00%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Drugs41.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.5635.71%
Anti-social behaviour1711.2130.77%
Criminal damage and arson115.02120.00%
Shoplifting73.25-61.11%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Other theft31.18-50.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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 offences2825.09-39.13%
Shoplifting188.2663.64%
Anti-social behaviour135.31-13.33%
Other theft63.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.48-42.86%
Drugs31.180.00%
Public order30.89-66.67%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4630.699.52%
Anti-social behaviour1513.58200.00%
Shoplifting114.4383.33%
Public order93.25350.00%
Vehicle crime72.6675.00%
Other theft52.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-61.54%
Drugs31.48200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime10.59-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.79-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.40225.00%
Shoplifting63.84-85.37%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-61.54%
Other crime51.48-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.48-50.00%
Other theft31.18-66.67%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.6119.05%
Shoplifting4114.76925.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.1062.50%
Other theft93.84350.00%
Vehicle crime82.6614.29%
Other crime62.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-50.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.02-28.81%
Anti-social behaviour812.4014.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.3614.29%
Vehicle crime72.36133.33%
Shoplifting42.07-50.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Other theft20.59-66.67%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-83.33%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5932.4631.11%
Shoplifting817.41166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.36-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.07-50.00%
Public order62.0720.00%
Other theft61.77500.00%
Drugs41.770.00%
Burglary41.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.632.27%
Criminal damage and arson1413.28-6.67%
Vehicle crime124.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5414.29%
Burglary52.36150.00%
Public order51.48-44.44%
Other crime31.480.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.4518.92%
Criminal damage and arson1512.9950.00%
Public order94.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.66-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.07200.00%
Other theft31.77-62.50%
Other crime30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-90.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.950.00%
Shoplifting102.950.00%
Other theft82.950.00%
Public order62.360.00%
Other crime41.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202434
July 202438
June 202428
May 202446
April 202442
March 202450
February 202442
January 202459
December 202345
November 202344
October 202337

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202417
June 202413
May 202415
April 20245
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 202312
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 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 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 202413
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5DQ 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. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Sawyers Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chamberlain Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    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. Bracken Lea
    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