GERALD AVENUE, ME4 5TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5TF

GERALD AVENUE, ME4 5TF, Medway has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5TF 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 5TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5TF, encompassing approximately 7059 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

ME4 5TF 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

GERALD AVENUE, ME4 5TF 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.9157.69%
Criminal damage and arson115.81175.00%
Burglary71.56250.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime40.5733.33%
Other crime30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.37-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour73.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Other theft30.570.00%
Other crime30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Public order30.42200.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences378.5032.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-75.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.9212.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7014.29%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Drugs20.280.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.50-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson103.54-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour71.420.00%
Other theft50.99400.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.22-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson114.11-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.5675.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-75.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Other theft10.14-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.33171.43%
Criminal damage and arson125.3871.43%
Vehicle crime81.70166.67%
Other theft61.13200.00%
Public order40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57-42.86%
Other crime40.57300.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.81-69.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-46.15%
Vehicle crime30.99-62.50%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.18-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson136.528.33%
Vehicle crime81.84-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-62.50%
Public order40.8533.33%
Other theft30.57-50.00%
Other crime30.4250.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.7268.75%
Anti-social behaviour167.6514.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.2720.00%
Vehicle crime91.7080.00%
Other theft61.27200.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.6223.08%
Anti-social behaviour144.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.9866.67%
Vehicle crime51.42150.00%
Public order50.71-37.50%
Other crime30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.20-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour163.68166.67%
Public order82.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13-25.00%
Other theft50.850.00%
Other crime40.71100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.850.00%
Other theft50.850.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202413
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202426
July 202437
June 202428
May 202425
April 202429
March 202438
February 202414
January 202446
December 202354
November 202332
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 202316
November 202314
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5TF 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. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sturla Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Keyes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1