MAGPIE HALL ROAD, ME4 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5LY

MAGPIE HALL ROAD, ME4 5LY, Medway has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5LY, encompassing approximately 7466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME4 5LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 12
  • Natal Road with total crimes: 7
  • Joiners Court with total crimes: 5

MAGPIE HALL ROAD, ME4 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.85-6.82%
Criminal damage and arson105.4942.86%
Burglary61.34200.00%
Other theft50.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-63.64%
Other crime40.54300.00%
Vehicle crime40.5433.33%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.45-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour115.89-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson71.4740.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Other theft30.54-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.40-57.14%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-83.33%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.1363.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.5685.71%
Vehicle crime71.74133.33%
Other theft70.9440.00%
Other crime60.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-66.67%
Burglary40.6733.33%
Public order30.5450.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson154.0287.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.01-36.36%
Other theft50.94-64.29%
Vehicle crime30.67-57.14%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Other crime20.27-60.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.72-22.22%
Other theft144.69600.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8822.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.0775.00%
Public order60.9450.00%
Other crime50.8066.67%
Shoplifting40.67300.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.529.76%
Criminal damage and arson126.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.61-10.00%
Public order41.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-55.56%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.65-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour105.490.00%
Vehicle crime91.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.21-20.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Other theft40.6733.33%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.25-22.81%
Anti-social behaviour105.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime91.3412.50%
Public order51.210.00%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5714.73-3.39%
Criminal damage and arson167.6314.29%
Vehicle crime82.14-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.07-38.46%
Other theft61.070.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5917.0131.11%
Criminal damage and arson147.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.88-23.53%
Vehicle crime131.74116.67%
Other crime61.74100.00%
Other theft60.8050.00%
Public order50.80-37.50%
Robbery30.670.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.5321.62%
Anti-social behaviour176.0330.77%
Criminal damage and arson122.289.09%
Public order81.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.07500.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Other crime30.54-25.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.740.00%
Public order101.470.00%
Other crime41.340.00%
Other theft40.540.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
July 202449
June 202430
May 202435
April 202445
March 202441
February 202444
January 202457
December 202359
November 202345
October 202337

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202415
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202416
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 202414
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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

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

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Natal Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Joiners Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bright Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chamberlain Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ansell Avenue
    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. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Grove Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Russell Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Steven Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sturla Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1