WAGHORN STREET, ME4 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5LT

WAGHORN STREET, ME4 5LT, Medway has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5LT, encompassing approximately 7740 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-37.31% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

ME4 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 12
  • Joiners Court with total crimes: 5
  • Magpie Hall Road with total crimes: 5

WAGHORN STREET, ME4 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.79-37.31%
Criminal damage and arson125.43-40.00%
Other theft101.55-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.29-50.00%
Other crime51.0366.67%
Burglary50.650.00%
Public order40.65-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Drugs30.39-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6717.961.52%
Criminal damage and arson208.6653.85%
Anti-social behaviour162.58-30.43%
Other theft112.07-8.33%
Drugs71.42133.33%
Public order50.90-16.67%
Burglary50.65-28.57%
Other crime30.65-50.00%
Shoplifting20.39-80.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6620.5469.23%
Anti-social behaviour238.5315.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.97-35.00%
Other theft121.689.09%
Vehicle crime101.5566.67%
Shoplifting101.29-44.44%
Burglary71.2940.00%
Other crime60.90-14.29%
Public order60.7820.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.18-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour205.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.5825.00%
Shoplifting182.5863.64%
Other theft112.33-35.29%
Other crime71.4216.67%
Vehicle crime60.90-40.00%
Burglary50.7866.67%
Public order50.65-37.50%
Drugs10.65-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.03-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour207.2342.86%
Other theft172.5854.55%
Criminal damage and arson162.2014.29%
Shoplifting112.0737.50%
Vehicle crime101.42-23.08%
Public order81.2933.33%
Other crime61.030.00%
Drugs60.7850.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6218.60-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour148.01-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson141.8175.00%
Vehicle crime131.81-13.33%
Other theft111.6822.22%
Shoplifting81.42-80.95%
Other crime61.03-25.00%
Public order60.78-40.00%
Drugs40.78-50.00%
Burglary30.52-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-80.00%
Robbery10.13-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6926.6127.78%
Shoplifting428.91740.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.4337.50%
Vehicle crime152.8436.36%
Public order101.9466.67%
Other theft91.2980.00%
Other crime81.160.00%
Drugs81.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.03-27.27%
Burglary51.030.00%
Possession of weapons50.65400.00%
Robbery50.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.12-46.53%
Anti-social behaviour166.98-15.79%
Vehicle crime112.0722.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.42-38.89%
Public order61.42-25.00%
Other theft50.78-58.33%
Burglary50.65-50.00%
Shoplifting50.65-44.44%
Drugs30.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10125.7126.25%
Anti-social behaviour1913.055.56%
Criminal damage and arson182.45-33.33%
Other theft122.3333.33%
Burglary101.55100.00%
Vehicle crime91.29-57.14%
Shoplifting91.16200.00%
Public order81.16-27.27%
Other crime41.03-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Drugs30.39-62.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8025.0663.27%
Criminal damage and arson2710.3492.86%
Vehicle crime213.4990.91%
Anti-social behaviour182.71-10.00%
Public order112.330.00%
Other theft91.420.00%
Drugs81.16166.67%
Other crime51.0366.67%
Burglary50.650.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.92-16.95%
Anti-social behaviour206.33-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson142.5816.67%
Vehicle crime111.81175.00%
Public order111.4210.00%
Other theft91.42-30.77%
Burglary51.16-44.44%
Other crime30.65-62.50%
Shoplifting30.39-72.73%
Drugs30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.620.00%
Other theft132.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.680.00%
Shoplifting111.550.00%
Public order101.420.00%
Burglary91.290.00%
Other crime81.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 744 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202467
July 202466
June 202439
May 202456
April 202462
March 202469
February 202454
January 2024101
December 202380
November 202349
October 202359

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202413
June 202420
May 202416
April 202414
March 20248
February 202411
January 202418
December 202327
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202423
June 202420
May 202420
April 202414
March 202422
February 202416
January 202419
December 202318
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202411
May 202417
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 202413
March 202415
February 202411
January 20249
December 202321
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202410
June 202418
May 202411
April 20248
March 202442
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Joiners Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maida Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Constitution Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Bright Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Reform Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sawyers Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chamberlain Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windmill Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Otway Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Seymour Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grove Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. The Hamiltons
    Total1
    Public order1