ME4 5QS, Medway has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.31 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5QS 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 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5QS, encompassing approximately 6158 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 32.31 | -5.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 12.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 4.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.76 | -23.81% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.60 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.44 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.46 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.46 | -27.27% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.97 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.65 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.65 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 34.58 | -9.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 13.64 | -30.56% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.06 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.41 | 41.67% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.76 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.95 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.79 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.46 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.97 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.65 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 32.47 | 38.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 15.10 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.85 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.27 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.95 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.46 | -27.27% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.30 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.97 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.81 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.65 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 28.90 | -11.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 10.88 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 6.82 | -4.76% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.95 | 175.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.79 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.30 | -36.36% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.14 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.32 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 31.34 | 13.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 12.34 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 5.68 | 31.25% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.41 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.95 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.79 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.62 | -45.45% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.97 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.81 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.65 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.65 | -70.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.49 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 33.77 | -18.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 10.88 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 6.49 | -30.43% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.60 | -6.67% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.95 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.79 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.62 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.46 | -38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.30 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.49 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.49 | -60.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 35.23 | 20.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 13.31 | 5.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.85 | 35.29% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.73 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.44 | 62.50% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.11 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.95 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.30 | -27.27% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.30 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.81 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.81 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.81 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.65 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 30.04 | -40.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 11.04 | 36.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 5.52 | -15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.76 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.79 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.62 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.46 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.46 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.30 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.97 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.65 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 38.32 | 39.02% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 18.51 | -26.47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.06 | 17.65% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.25 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.60 | 114.29% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.44 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.62 | -41.18% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.62 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.14 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.97 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.81 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 32.64 | 30.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 13.31 | 41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 5.52 | 466.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.76 | -5.56% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.76 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.62 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.30 | -53.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.14 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.97 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.65 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.16 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 27.28 | -14.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 10.23 | -29.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.90 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.92 | 7.14% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.44 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.95 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.95 | -12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.65 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.49 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.49 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.32 | -60.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 33.61 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 12.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 5.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
A total of 949 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 79 |
| August 2024 | 84 |
| July 2024 | 93 |
| June 2024 | 67 |
| May 2024 | 76 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 82 |
| February 2024 | 68 |
| January 2024 | 114 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 63 |
| October 2023 | 74 |
A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 36 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5QS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |