PURBECK ROAD, ME4 6ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6ED

PURBECK ROAD, ME4 6ED, Medway has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6ED 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 6ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6ED, encompassing approximately 6226 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME4 6ED Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Holcombe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Southill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Central Park Gardens with total crimes: 4

PURBECK ROAD, ME4 6ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6950.00%
Burglary50.96150.00%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Other theft30.64-40.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.71-28.12%
Other theft53.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-25.00%
Public order30.4850.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.55-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour45.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.6048.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.9420.00%
Public order60.96500.00%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Other theft30.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.678.70%
Other theft84.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.9666.67%
Drugs30.800.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.03-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson73.69-12.50%
Other theft41.12-50.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Theft from the person30.48200.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Other crime20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.6023.08%
Criminal damage and arson85.14300.00%
Other theft81.28300.00%
Other crime51.2825.00%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.5123.81%
Shoplifting54.18-16.67%
Burglary40.800.00%
Other crime40.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.48-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%
Robbery20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other theft20.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.64-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour83.3733.33%
Vehicle crime81.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-14.29%
Shoplifting60.960.00%
Other theft60.96100.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.6432.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime50.9666.67%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.318.70%
Criminal damage and arson74.01250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-16.67%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Public order40.6433.33%
Burglary40.640.00%
Other theft30.64-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.4850.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.3521.05%
Other theft83.69166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.280.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Drugs20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-77.78%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202432
June 202437
May 202425
April 202423
March 202432
February 202426
January 202421
December 202333
November 202325
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20246
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 6ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holcombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Southill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Central Park Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mozart Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wyndham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beresford Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wyles Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rochester Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Pagitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Neville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Maidstone Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Blenheim Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1