DAKOTA DRIVE, ME4 6FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6FT

DAKOTA DRIVE, ME4 6FT, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.79 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6FT 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 6FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6FT, encompassing approximately 714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME4 6FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highview Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Bedwin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Barkis Close with total crimes: 2

DAKOTA DRIVE, ME4 6FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting730.79-22.22%
Other theft39.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80-77.78%
Burglary22.80100.00%
Theft from the person12.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.59350.00%
Shoplifting912.59-25.00%
Public order112.590.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1226.59500.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.79100.00%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.800.00%
Shoplifting22.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.80-75.00%
Other theft11.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour420.99300.00%
Other theft35.6050.00%
Shoplifting34.20-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.2050.00%
Public order24.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.19-42.86%
Other theft25.600.00%
Public order22.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80100.00%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.80200.00%
Burglary24.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.80-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.59133.33%
Vehicle crime29.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.80-50.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Burglary12.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.99-60.00%
Shoplifting22.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.80-50.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-66.67%
Public order11.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting827.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.00-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.20100.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Public order11.400.00%

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 arson716.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
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 6FT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highview Drive
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Barkis Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Marconi Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Greenway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pilots View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brimmer Way
    Total1
    Burglary1