ME4 6GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6GB

ME4 6GB, Medway has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.71 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6GB 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 6GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6GB, encompassing approximately 5584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME4 6GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ordnance Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Southill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 5

ME4 6GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.71-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour114.83-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.9716.67%
Other theft61.25-14.29%
Burglary51.0725.00%
Vehicle crime50.90150.00%
Shoplifting40.9033.33%
Public order20.72-77.78%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.6521.88%
Anti-social behaviour176.9821.43%
Public order93.04350.00%
Other theft71.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.2550.00%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.92-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour145.73-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Other theft30.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.226.06%
Anti-social behaviour236.27109.09%
Other theft64.12-45.45%
Public order61.0750.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-33.33%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-83.33%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.6810.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.91-15.38%
Other theft111.97120.00%
Drugs61.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0750.00%
Public order41.07-33.33%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.3762.50%
Public order62.33-53.85%
Other theft51.07-37.50%
Drugs50.9025.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-42.86%
Shoplifting40.72300.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.11-5.26%
Public order136.45550.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.33-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.43166.67%
Other theft81.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.43133.33%
Drugs41.2533.33%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.50-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour106.80-16.67%
Other crime51.79150.00%
Shoplifting50.90-16.67%
Burglary40.900.00%
Other theft40.72-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-50.00%
Robbery30.54200.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Public order20.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.2911.43%
Anti-social behaviour126.98200.00%
Public order102.15400.00%
Other theft71.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25-25.00%
Shoplifting61.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-33.33%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Other crime20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences3513.6159.09%
Criminal damage and arson86.2760.00%
Other theft71.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.2550.00%
Drugs51.07-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-20.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Other crime40.7233.33%
Public order20.72-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.07-35.29%
Drugs133.94550.00%
Other theft72.33-36.36%
Public order71.25-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.90150.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.500.00%
Other theft116.090.00%
Public order111.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.970.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202423
May 202411
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 202413
February 20242
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202439
July 202432
June 202435
May 202433
April 202430
March 202436
February 202438
January 202439
December 202335
November 202322
October 202334

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
October 20234

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 202313
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ordnance Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Southill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Charles Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Chilham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Central Park Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fort Pitt Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hill'S Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Mozart Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Old Pattens Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Atlanta Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Elmhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Boundary Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Afghan Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rochester Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Perry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pagitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Neville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Blenheim Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Fort
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Albany Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chatham
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Saunders Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Watts' Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1