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.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 14.13 | 19.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.42 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.17 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.17 | -9.09% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.17 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.05 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.70 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.70 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.47 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.47 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.35 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 12.50 | -36.99% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 5.37 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 1.64 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.93 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.70 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.58 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.58 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 15.07 | 82.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.53 | -21.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.75 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.05 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.93 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.35 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 12.38 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.67 | -17.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.22 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.10 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.82 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.82 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.70 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.12 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 14.60 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.84 | 43.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.69 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.28 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.70 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.47 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.47 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.35 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 13.90 | -13.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 5.26 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.87 | 7.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.75 | 57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.28 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.05 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.58 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.47 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.23 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 14.48 | 13.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6.07 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.64 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.64 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.93 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.82 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.82 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.70 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.70 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 11.21 | -40.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.37 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.17 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.17 | -53.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.82 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.70 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.58 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.47 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 19.04 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 8.99 | -4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.34 | -30.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.87 | -11.76% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.75 | -11.11% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.93 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.82 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.58 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.35 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.23 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 19.51 | 48.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 8.18 | 43.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.69 | 90.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.45 | 325.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.99 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.05 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.93 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.47 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 11.56 | -9.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 5.49 | -51.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.28 | -58.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.58 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.47 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.47 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.35 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 17.64 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 6.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 55 |
| August 2024 | 46 |
| July 2024 | 73 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 50 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 52 |
| February 2024 | 46 |
| January 2024 | 77 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5DZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |