MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME4 6DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6DP

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME4 6DP, Medway has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6DP 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 6DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6DP, encompassing approximately 7453 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

ME4 6DP 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

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME4 6DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.942.38%
Criminal damage and arson115.7737.50%
Burglary71.4875.00%
Vehicle crime70.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.94-62.50%
Other theft40.81-42.86%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.75-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour165.6423.08%
Criminal damage and arson82.1533.33%
Other theft71.07250.00%
Public order60.94500.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Burglary40.54300.00%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5310.8720.45%
Anti-social behaviour137.11-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Public order10.13-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.752.33%
Anti-social behaviour225.9069.23%
Criminal damage and arson82.95-20.00%
Public order61.07500.00%
Burglary50.8166.67%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs20.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.3434.38%
Anti-social behaviour135.77-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.7442.86%
Other theft61.34-14.29%
Drugs60.81200.00%
Other crime50.81150.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.06-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour154.29200.00%
Other theft72.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime30.94-62.50%
Other crime20.40-60.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.4711.43%
Criminal damage and arson85.230.00%
Vehicle crime81.07100.00%
Other crime51.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-16.67%
Other theft40.67100.00%
Public order30.5450.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs20.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.93-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson84.70-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.07-40.00%
Other crime40.810.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-60.00%
Shoplifting30.54-25.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5513.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.3866.67%
Vehicle crime102.0111.11%
Anti-social behaviour101.3411.11%
Other theft51.3425.00%
Public order50.670.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2128.57%
Vehicle crime91.21200.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Drugs10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.43-28.57%
Public order81.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Drugs50.94400.00%
Other theft40.67-50.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Other crime40.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.430.00%
Other theft81.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime40.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202442
July 202453
June 202444
May 202443
April 202432
March 202439
February 202435
January 202455
December 202355
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 202415
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202413
June 202422
May 202413
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 6DP 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. Charles Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Hill'S Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Leopold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Mozart Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wyndham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wyles Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Silver Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Chalk Pit Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rochester Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Perry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pagitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Neville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1