MELBOURNE ROAD, ME4 5PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5PD

MELBOURNE ROAD, ME4 5PD, Medway has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5PD 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 5PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5PD, encompassing approximately 8668 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-1.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME4 5PD 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

MELBOURNE ROAD, ME4 5PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6716.27-1.47%
Anti-social behaviour137.73-27.78%
Other theft121.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.38-42.11%
Burglary91.2750.00%
Public order71.0416.67%
Vehicle crime50.8166.67%
Possession of weapons40.58-20.00%
Other crime40.460.00%
Drugs30.46-62.50%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6818.00-16.05%
Criminal damage and arson197.8472.73%
Anti-social behaviour182.19-37.93%
Other theft122.089.09%
Drugs81.3860.00%
Public order60.9250.00%
Burglary60.6920.00%
Possession of weapons50.69150.00%
Other crime40.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.46-70.00%
Theft from the person30.35200.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.23-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8119.8447.27%
Anti-social behaviour299.347.41%
Criminal damage and arson113.35-50.00%
Other theft111.2710.00%
Vehicle crime101.27400.00%
Other crime71.1516.67%
Burglary50.81-37.50%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Public order40.58-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.73-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour276.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson223.1137.50%
Other theft102.54-44.44%
Burglary81.1560.00%
Public order70.9275.00%
Other crime60.81-14.29%
Theft from the person30.6950.00%
Drugs30.35-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6719.153.08%
Anti-social behaviour247.730.00%
Other theft182.775.88%
Criminal damage and arson162.08-15.79%
Drugs81.8560.00%
Other crime70.9216.67%
Vehicle crime60.81-40.00%
Burglary50.6925.00%
Public order40.58-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.4650.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Robbery20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6519.27-4.41%
Anti-social behaviour247.50-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.77-5.00%
Other theft172.19112.50%
Vehicle crime101.9611.11%
Public order71.15-30.00%
Other crime60.810.00%
Drugs50.69-50.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-60.00%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6819.733.03%
Anti-social behaviour257.8438.89%
Criminal damage and arson202.8881.82%
Public order102.3142.86%
Drugs101.15150.00%
Vehicle crime91.150.00%
Other theft81.040.00%
Other crime60.92500.00%
Possession of weapons50.69150.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6615.11-32.65%
Anti-social behaviour187.61-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson112.08-54.17%
Vehicle crime91.27-30.77%
Other theft81.04-38.46%
Public order70.92-22.22%
Burglary40.81-60.00%
Drugs40.4633.33%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9823.5328.95%
Criminal damage and arson2411.31-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour192.77-24.00%
Other theft132.190.00%
Vehicle crime131.50-31.58%
Burglary101.50100.00%
Public order91.150.00%
Shoplifting51.040.00%
Other crime40.58-33.33%
Drugs30.46-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Robbery20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7622.848.57%
Criminal damage and arson288.77180.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.2313.64%
Vehicle crime192.88216.67%
Other theft132.198.33%
Drugs111.50120.00%
Public order91.27-10.00%
Other crime61.0420.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7017.3011.11%
Anti-social behaviour228.08-29.03%
Other theft122.54-7.69%
Public order101.38-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.15-37.50%
Vehicle crime61.150.00%
Drugs50.69-28.57%
Other crime50.580.00%
Burglary50.58-58.33%
Possession of weapons20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Robbery10.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6319.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.580.00%
Other theft131.850.00%
Burglary121.500.00%
Public order111.380.00%
Drugs71.270.00%
Vehicle crime60.810.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Other crime50.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 844 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202468
July 202481
June 202455
May 202467
April 202465
March 202468
February 202466
January 202498
December 202376
November 202370
October 202363

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202429
June 202427
May 202424
April 202424
March 202425
February 202418
January 202419
December 202325
November 202322
October 202331

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202411
June 202422
May 202416
April 202419
March 202420
February 202411
January 202424
December 202328
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 202418
April 202417
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202413
December 202319
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5PD 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. Holcombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Upbury Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bryant Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Meadowbank Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Lester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Claremont Way
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hillside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Otway Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Silver Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1