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

Overview of Crime in ME4 5UP

SYMONS AVENUE, ME4 5UP, Medway has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This ME4 5UP 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 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 5UP, encompassing approximately 7869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (62.96% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME4 5UP 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 5UP 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.6762.96%
Criminal damage and arson115.59120.00%
Burglary81.40300.00%
Other theft61.02100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7633.33%
Other crime30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.38200.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.25-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.24-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.43-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8925.00%
Public order40.64300.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Other crime30.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.5323.53%
Anti-social behaviour105.3425.00%
Other crime41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime40.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-69.23%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.0221.43%
Criminal damage and arson134.3230.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-11.11%
Other theft41.02-33.33%
Public order30.51200.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.25-60.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
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 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.56-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour91.2712.50%
Other theft61.1450.00%
Other crime50.76400.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.4518.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.6533.33%
Other theft41.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-50.00%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Public order20.25-60.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.06147.06%
Criminal damage and arson115.3457.14%
Vehicle crime81.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.02-25.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Other theft40.64100.00%
Drugs40.5133.33%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.86-67.92%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.02-46.15%
Public order50.8966.67%
Vehicle crime50.64-37.50%
Burglary40.640.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.82-1.85%
Criminal damage and arson136.74-13.33%
Vehicle crime81.65-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.02-46.67%
Public order31.020.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.8758.82%
Anti-social behaviour156.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.9136.36%
Vehicle crime131.9185.71%
Other theft61.65100.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.5525.93%
Anti-social behaviour154.32-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson111.9137.50%
Vehicle crime71.40133.33%
Public order50.89-28.57%
Other crime30.64-25.00%
Other theft30.38-25.00%
Burglary30.38-25.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.410.00%
Public order71.020.00%
Other crime40.890.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Other theft40.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 202413
May 202410
April 202413
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202427
July 202442
June 202434
May 202428
April 202435
March 202442
February 202417
January 202453
December 202354
November 202334
October 202327

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

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 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202315
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

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 5UP 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. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Ernest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warner Street
    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. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1