CASTLE ROAD, ME4 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5HY

CASTLE ROAD, ME4 5HY, Medway has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5HY, encompassing approximately 7681 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-47.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

ME4 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Joiners Court with total crimes: 5
  • Magpie Hall Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maida Road with total crimes: 5

CASTLE ROAD, ME4 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.85-47.17%
Criminal damage and arson93.65-10.00%
Other theft91.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.17-36.36%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Burglary30.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.5915.22%
Anti-social behaviour116.90-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.4366.67%
Other theft41.30-42.86%
Public order40.520.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Other crime10.39-83.33%
Shoplifting10.13-88.89%
Burglary10.13-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.13-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.5864.29%
Anti-social behaviour175.9970.00%
Shoplifting92.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.1760.00%
Other theft71.040.00%
Other crime60.91200.00%
Burglary60.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-53.85%
Public order40.7833.33%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences2811.85-28.21%
Shoplifting183.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.3485.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.69-44.44%
Other theft71.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-37.50%
Public order30.65-57.14%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Drugs10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.36-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour185.08100.00%
Other theft142.3475.00%
Shoplifting121.8271.43%
Vehicle crime81.5660.00%
Public order71.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-56.25%
Drugs50.9166.67%
Other crime40.650.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.10-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson167.0360.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.08-43.75%
Other theft81.1760.00%
Shoplifting71.04-82.93%
Vehicle crime50.91-37.50%
Burglary40.650.00%
Other crime40.520.00%
Public order40.52-42.86%
Drugs30.52-40.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5721.355.56%
Shoplifting417.42925.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.3423.08%
Criminal damage and arson102.0842.86%
Vehicle crime81.30-11.11%
Public order71.0475.00%
Drugs50.91150.00%
Other theft50.650.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Other crime40.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.03-7.14%
Vehicle crime91.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.17-12.50%
Other theft50.91-50.00%
Public order40.65-55.56%
Shoplifting40.52-55.56%
Burglary30.52-50.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.663.85%
Anti-social behaviour147.037.69%
Other theft101.82100.00%
Public order91.30-10.00%
Shoplifting91.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.17-52.94%
Vehicle crime61.04-64.71%
Burglary60.7850.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Other crime30.39-25.00%
Drugs30.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.4410.64%
Criminal damage and arson176.7721.43%
Vehicle crime172.21112.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.21-18.75%
Public order101.69-16.67%
Other theft51.30-16.67%
Other crime40.650.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Shoplifting30.3950.00%

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 offences4715.2317.50%
Anti-social behaviour166.12-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson142.0855.56%
Public order121.829.09%
Vehicle crime81.56100.00%
Other theft61.04-33.33%
Other crime40.7833.33%
Burglary40.52-20.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.210.00%
Public order112.340.00%
Shoplifting101.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Other theft91.170.00%
Burglary51.170.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202417
June 202410
May 202418
April 20249
March 202416
February 202413
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202453
July 202446
June 202428
May 202439
April 202454
March 202457
February 202454
January 202454
December 202352
November 202347
October 202340

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202413
May 20247
April 202416
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

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 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 202317
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412
April 20247
March 202441
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Joiners Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maida Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Bright Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Reform Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blockmakers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sawyers Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chamberlain Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ropemakers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grove Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hare Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Russell Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Steven Close
    Total1
    Other theft1