HILLCREST ROAD, ME4 6EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6EG

HILLCREST ROAD, ME4 6EG, Medway has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6EG 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 6EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6EG, encompassing approximately 6419 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME4 6EG 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
  • Mozart Court with total crimes: 3

HILLCREST ROAD, ME4 6EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.85-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson53.270.00%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Other theft30.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.10-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.0566.67%
Other theft50.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.780.00%
Public order40.62300.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.23-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour44.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%
Public order10.16-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.2862.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.0840.00%
Public order61.09500.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Other theft40.7833.33%
Drugs30.620.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Other theft30.47-25.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Other crime20.47-60.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.667.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.67233.33%
Other crime51.5625.00%
Vehicle crime50.7866.67%
Other theft40.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6250.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.2640.00%
Burglary44.360.00%
Other crime40.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-62.50%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-77.78%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.41-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour93.1250.00%
Vehicle crime81.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Other crime10.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.883.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-50.00%
Other crime40.620.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.593.45%
Criminal damage and arson84.67166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.25-22.22%
Burglary51.090.00%
Drugs40.78100.00%
Public order40.6233.33%
Other crime40.620.00%
Other theft30.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.520.00%
Other theft81.400.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202430
June 202439
May 202424
April 202418
March 202430
February 202428
January 202420
December 202331
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 6EG 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. Mozart Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wyndham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wyles Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rochester Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Pagitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Neville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Maidstone Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Blenheim Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1