SYMONS AVENUE, ME4 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 5UH

SYMONS AVENUE, ME4 5UH, Medway has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5UH 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 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5UH, encompassing approximately 7973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME4 5UH 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

SYMONS AVENUE, ME4 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.2722.22%
Burglary81.38300.00%
Other theft51.0025.00%
Other crime40.6333.33%
Vehicle crime40.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-75.00%
Shoplifting30.38200.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 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 offences4010.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.02-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.51125.00%
Public order51.1366.67%
Drugs40.63300.00%
Other theft40.50-33.33%
Other crime30.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-62.50%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6013.5571.43%
Anti-social behaviour137.5362.50%
Vehicle crime81.63300.00%
Other theft61.0050.00%
Burglary50.7566.67%
Other crime40.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-71.43%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.53-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson144.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.76-20.00%
Public order51.000.00%
Other theft40.63-63.64%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-71.43%
Other crime20.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.54-10.00%
Other theft114.52266.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.0075.00%
Other crime60.88100.00%
Public order50.7566.67%
Shoplifting40.63300.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.79-14.89%
Criminal damage and arson145.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7614.29%
Burglary41.0033.33%
Vehicle crime40.50-55.56%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Other theft30.38-25.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In March 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 offences4712.5417.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.8955.56%
Vehicle crime91.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.13-22.22%
Public order60.8850.00%
Drugs50.7566.67%
Other theft40.630.00%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.16-41.18%
Vehicle crime95.02-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.13-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.13-50.00%
Other theft41.13-33.33%
Public order40.50-33.33%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6816.566.25%
Criminal damage and arson188.5312.50%
Vehicle crime112.26-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.38-31.25%
Public order61.3820.00%
Other theft60.75-14.29%
Burglary30.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.3850.00%
Other crime30.38-40.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour168.036.67%
Criminal damage and arson162.0114.29%
Vehicle crime122.01100.00%
Other theft71.5175.00%
Public order50.88-37.50%
Other crime50.6366.67%
Drugs40.63100.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Burglary30.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.2929.73%
Anti-social behaviour156.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.8827.27%
Public order81.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.00100.00%
Burglary50.7566.67%
Other theft40.630.00%
Other crime30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.260.00%
Public order101.380.00%
Other crime51.250.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202440
July 202460
June 202435
May 202436
April 202440
March 202447
February 202440
January 202468
December 202364
November 202348
October 202337

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 202316
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414
March 202414
February 20249
January 202418
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 5UH 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. Joiners Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blockmakers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sawyers Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ropemakers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mark Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Steven Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sturla Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Otway Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1