PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 5SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5SR

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 5SR, Medway has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5SR 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 5SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5SR, encompassing approximately 8439 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

ME4 5SR 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
  • Holcombe Road with total crimes: 6

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 5SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences449.9557.14%
Criminal damage and arson95.2112.50%
Burglary81.07166.67%
Other theft60.950.00%
Vehicle crime50.7166.67%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.36-66.67%
Shoplifting30.36200.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.29-52.54%
Anti-social behaviour93.32-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.0760.00%
Other theft60.95100.00%
Public order40.71300.00%
Other crime40.47100.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Burglary30.3650.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5910.6647.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.99-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-54.55%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.24100.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.420.00%
Other theft41.30-50.00%
Public order40.4733.33%
Other crime20.47-60.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.07-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson113.79-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour91.30-10.00%
Other theft81.0714.29%
Other crime50.95150.00%
Drugs50.59150.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-25.00%
Public order30.3650.00%
Burglary30.36200.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.72-19.57%
Criminal damage and arson134.388.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.5425.00%
Other theft71.1875.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-20.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Public order20.24-60.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.0243.75%
Criminal damage and arson125.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.420.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Drugs50.5966.67%
Other theft40.5933.33%
Burglary20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.77-49.21%
Criminal damage and arson93.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.07-11.11%
Burglary60.95500.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-55.56%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Other theft30.36-25.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6313.273.28%
Criminal damage and arson157.46-11.76%
Vehicle crime91.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.07-35.71%
Public order51.0766.67%
Other theft40.59-33.33%
Drugs20.47-50.00%
Other crime20.24-33.33%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6115.2874.29%
Criminal damage and arson177.2354.55%
Vehicle crime152.01275.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.78-6.67%
Other theft61.6650.00%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Burglary30.47-25.00%
Public order30.36-40.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.83-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour154.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson111.7822.22%
Public order51.30-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.59-20.00%
Other theft40.47-50.00%
Burglary40.47-20.00%
Other crime30.47-50.00%
Drugs20.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.500.00%
Public order92.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.070.00%
Other theft81.070.00%
Other crime60.950.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202428
July 202459
June 202440
May 202432
April 202437
March 202446
February 202432
January 202463
December 202361
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202411
May 202411
April 202413
March 202412
February 20249
January 202415
December 202317
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 202315
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5SR 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. Holcombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Silver Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Steven Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sturla Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Otway Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Chalk Pit Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Hartington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1