POST BARN ROAD, ME4 5TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5TG

POST BARN ROAD, ME4 5TG, Medway has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5TG 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 5TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5TG, encompassing approximately 6729 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME4 5TG 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

POST BARN ROAD, ME4 5TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.4453.85%
Criminal damage and arson115.94175.00%
Burglary81.63300.00%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime40.5933.33%
Other crime30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.17-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour103.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Other theft30.590.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Public order30.45200.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.2123.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.50-11.11%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-75.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.7812.50%
Other theft31.34-40.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Drugs20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.57-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.4914.29%
Other theft51.19400.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.77-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson114.16-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.6340.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-75.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Other theft10.15-83.33%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.19143.75%
Criminal damage and arson125.8071.43%
Vehicle crime81.78166.67%
Other theft61.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-16.67%
Public order40.74100.00%
Other crime40.59300.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.24-65.96%
Criminal damage and arson72.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.04-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.89-62.50%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.23-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson146.9816.67%
Vehicle crime82.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.19-56.25%
Other theft41.04-33.33%
Public order30.590.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.9048.57%
Anti-social behaviour167.736.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.380.00%
Vehicle crime71.7840.00%
Other theft61.04200.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs30.4550.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 offences3512.0434.62%
Anti-social behaviour155.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.2371.43%
Vehicle crime51.78150.00%
Public order40.74-50.00%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Drugs20.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.860.00%
Public order82.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.190.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202312
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202426
July 202437
June 202430
May 202424
April 202428
March 202439
February 202416
January 202447
December 202352
November 202335
October 202326

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 202316
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 5TG 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. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sturla Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Keyes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. White Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1