COTTALL AVENUE, ME4 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6HG

COTTALL AVENUE, ME4 6HG, Medway has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6HG, encompassing approximately 6887 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

ME4 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 12
  • Natal Road with total crimes: 7
  • Holcombe Road with total crimes: 6

COTTALL AVENUE, ME4 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.7479.17%
Burglary86.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime50.8725.00%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-50.00%
Other theft30.44-40.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Other theft50.73400.00%
Public order50.73400.00%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Other crime30.580.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences408.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.81-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.8645.45%
Anti-social behaviour84.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.160.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.26-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson63.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.870.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Other crime40.580.00%
Other theft40.5833.33%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.10-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson63.34-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour50.8766.67%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.5825.93%
Criminal damage and arson114.9457.14%
Vehicle crime61.6020.00%
Other crime50.8766.67%
Other theft40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5850.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.28-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.02-50.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-71.43%
Other theft20.29-50.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.212.13%
Criminal damage and arson116.9710.00%
Vehicle crime101.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.45-22.22%
Public order41.02300.00%
Other theft40.58-20.00%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Other crime30.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.9256.67%
Vehicle crime106.82233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.45-40.00%
Other theft51.31400.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Public order10.15-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.3615.38%
Criminal damage and arson102.18100.00%
Public order61.4520.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other crime30.44-25.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences3010.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.360.00%
Public order51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Other crime40.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 202440
June 202432
May 202422
April 202423
March 202434
February 202427
January 202448
December 202347
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Natal Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Holcombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Wyndham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wyles Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Neville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Keyes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. White Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1