ME4 5DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5DZ

ME4 5DZ, Medway has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5DZ, encompassing approximately 8561 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 5DZ area, explore the ME4 5DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

ME4 5DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Natal Road with total crimes: 7

ME4 5DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.1319.57%
Criminal damage and arson106.42-28.57%
Other theft101.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.17-9.09%
Burglary91.1780.00%
Public order61.0520.00%
Vehicle crime60.70200.00%
Possession of weapons40.70300.00%
Other crime40.47-20.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Drugs20.35-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.50-36.99%
Criminal damage and arson145.3755.56%
Anti-social behaviour111.64-26.67%
Other theft81.280.00%
Drugs60.93500.00%
Other crime50.70-16.67%
Public order50.58150.00%
Burglary50.5866.67%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7315.0782.50%
Anti-social behaviour158.53-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson91.75-50.00%
Other theft81.0514.29%
Other crime60.9320.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Burglary30.47-50.00%
Public order20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.67-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson182.2250.00%
Other theft72.10-36.36%
Public order70.8275.00%
Burglary60.82200.00%
Other crime50.70-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-80.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour235.8443.75%
Criminal damage and arson122.69-20.00%
Other theft111.400.00%
Other crime61.2820.00%
Drugs50.7025.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.90-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour165.2614.29%
Criminal damage and arson151.877.14%
Other theft111.7557.14%
Vehicle crime91.2812.50%
Other crime51.05-16.67%
Drugs40.58-33.33%
Public order40.47-42.86%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.4813.04%
Anti-social behaviour146.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.6440.00%
Vehicle crime81.6414.29%
Public order70.9316.67%
Other theft70.8240.00%
Other crime60.82500.00%
Drugs60.7050.00%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Burglary20.23-50.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.21-40.26%
Criminal damage and arson105.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.17-37.50%
Vehicle crime71.17-53.33%
Public order60.8220.00%
Other theft50.70-37.50%
Burglary40.58-42.86%
Drugs40.4733.33%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7719.0410.00%
Criminal damage and arson208.99-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour162.34-30.43%
Vehicle crime151.87-11.76%
Other theft81.75-11.11%
Burglary70.9375.00%
Public order50.82-37.50%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Drugs30.35-57.14%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7019.5148.94%
Anti-social behaviour238.1843.75%
Criminal damage and arson212.6990.91%
Vehicle crime172.45325.00%
Other theft91.99125.00%
Public order81.0560.00%
Drugs70.93133.33%
Burglary40.820.00%
Other crime40.4733.33%
Robbery20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.56-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour165.49-51.52%
Criminal damage and arson111.870.00%
Public order51.28-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.58-33.33%
Other theft40.47-66.67%
Burglary40.47-50.00%
Other crime30.47-40.00%
Drugs30.35-40.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.64-17.46%
Anti-social behaviour336.0794.12%
Public order123.8550.00%
Other theft121.4071.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.40-31.25%
Burglary81.28100.00%
Vehicle crime60.93-33.33%
Drugs50.7025.00%
Other crime50.5866.67%
Robbery40.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.990.00%
Vehicle crime91.870.00%
Public order81.050.00%
Other theft70.930.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202414
February 202410
January 202420
December 202321
November 202311
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 716 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202446
July 202473
June 202440
May 202450
April 202445
March 202452
February 202446
January 202477
December 202370
November 202347
October 202352
September 202363

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202415
December 202317
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 202419
May 202423
April 202416
March 202414
February 202410
January 202416
December 202323
November 202316
October 202333
September 202317

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Natal Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Holcombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Southill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bryant Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Claremont Way
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Otway Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Union Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Silver Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Russell Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1