BEAUFIGHTER CLOSE, ME4 6FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6FD

BEAUFIGHTER CLOSE, ME4 6FD, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.80 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6FD 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 6FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6FD, encompassing approximately 642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME4 6FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highview Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Bedwin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Marconi Way with total crimes: 2

BEAUFIGHTER CLOSE, ME4 6FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting735.80-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour510.90150.00%
Other theft37.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.11-66.67%
Theft from the person13.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting934.24-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.340.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1232.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.67100.00%
Possession of weapons13.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.1233.33%
Public order26.23-50.00%
Shoplifting23.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-87.50%
Other theft11.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour835.80700.00%
Public order412.4533.33%
Other theft36.2350.00%
Shoplifting34.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting421.79-42.86%
Public order36.23200.00%
Vehicle crime24.67100.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting731.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.90-28.57%
Burglary37.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.67-50.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour735.8075.00%
Shoplifting710.90133.33%
Violence and sexual offences310.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.670.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Vehicle crime23.11100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.12300.00%
Shoplifting36.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.670.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Burglary11.560.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft215.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.11-80.00%
Shoplifting23.11-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.11-50.00%
Theft from the person11.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1040.47233.33%
Shoplifting815.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.45-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.230.00%
Other theft13.110.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson723.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.670.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Other theft13.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highview Drive
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bedwin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marconi Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Greenway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pilots View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brimmer Way
    Total1
    Burglary1