SALISBURY ROAD, ME4 5NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5NW

SALISBURY ROAD, ME4 5NW, Medway has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.48 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5NW 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 5NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5NW, encompassing approximately 7323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-31.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

ME4 5NW 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
  • Institute Road with total crimes: 7

SALISBURY ROAD, ME4 5NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.48-31.33%
Anti-social behaviour147.78-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson121.91-45.45%
Other theft111.64-21.43%
Public order81.5033.33%
Burglary81.0914.29%
Vehicle crime51.0966.67%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Drugs20.41-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.27-50.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8324.44-1.19%
Anti-social behaviour2211.33-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson223.0022.22%
Other theft143.00-6.67%
Burglary71.910.00%
Drugs70.9640.00%
Public order60.9620.00%
Other crime40.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.55100.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-70.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.27-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8426.9061.54%
Anti-social behaviour3611.47-2.70%
Criminal damage and arson184.92-28.00%
Other theft152.4636.36%
Vehicle crime102.05233.33%
Other crime81.370.00%
Burglary71.09-12.50%
Public order50.96-28.57%
Drugs50.6866.67%
Shoplifting50.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5221.71-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour377.1032.14%
Criminal damage and arson255.0556.25%
Other theft113.41-45.00%
Other crime81.500.00%
Burglary81.0914.29%
Public order71.0916.67%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Drugs30.41-57.14%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6824.1711.48%
Anti-social behaviour289.2812.00%
Other theft203.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson162.73-11.11%
Other crime82.1833.33%
Burglary71.0940.00%
Drugs70.9640.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.82-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.8250.00%
Shoplifting30.4150.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6122.26-21.79%
Anti-social behaviour258.33-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson183.410.00%
Other theft152.4650.00%
Vehicle crime102.0525.00%
Other crime61.37-14.29%
Public order60.82-40.00%
Burglary50.820.00%
Drugs50.68-58.33%
Robbery40.6833.33%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-60.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7825.2613.04%
Anti-social behaviour2610.6536.84%
Criminal damage and arson183.5580.00%
Drugs122.46300.00%
Public order101.6442.86%
Other theft101.3725.00%
Vehicle crime81.370.00%
Other crime71.09600.00%
Possession of weapons50.96150.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6918.16-33.65%
Anti-social behaviour199.42-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson102.59-56.52%
Vehicle crime81.37-33.33%
Other theft81.09-46.67%
Public order71.09-12.50%
Burglary50.96-61.54%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10429.9036.84%
Criminal damage and arson2314.20-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour233.140.00%
Other theft153.1425.00%
Burglary132.0585.71%
Vehicle crime121.78-29.41%
Public order81.64-27.27%
Other crime51.09-16.67%
Drugs50.68-54.55%
Shoplifting50.680.00%
Possession of weapons30.68-25.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7627.0413.43%
Criminal damage and arson2710.38145.45%
Anti-social behaviour233.699.52%
Vehicle crime173.14240.00%
Other theft122.32-14.29%
Drugs111.64120.00%
Public order111.5010.00%
Burglary71.5040.00%
Other crime60.96200.00%
Possession of weapons40.82100.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6719.94-2.90%
Anti-social behaviour219.15-27.59%
Other theft142.877.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.91-35.29%
Public order101.50-16.67%
Drugs51.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Burglary50.68-64.29%
Other crime20.68-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6925.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour299.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.960.00%
Burglary142.320.00%
Other theft131.910.00%
Public order121.780.00%
Drugs71.640.00%
Other crime70.960.00%
Robbery50.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Possession of weapons40.680.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202483
July 202484
June 202452
May 202468
April 202461
March 202478
February 202469
January 2024104
December 202376
November 202367
October 202369

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202436
June 202437
May 202428
April 202425
March 202426
February 202419
January 202423
December 202323
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202418
June 202425
May 202416
April 202418
March 202418
February 202410
January 202423
December 202327
November 202311
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202415
June 202411
May 202420
April 202415
March 202410
February 20248
January 202415
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5NW 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. Institute Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Natal Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chelmar Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upbury Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryant Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Meadowbank Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Bright Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reform Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hillside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Otway Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Union Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Seymour Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A231
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1