CHATHAM GROVE, ME4 6LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6LY

CHATHAM GROVE, ME4 6LY, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6LY, encompassing approximately 2015 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME4 6LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Ironside Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chatham Grove with total crimes: 4

CHATHAM GROVE, ME4 6LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.4212.50%
Public order44.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-20.00%
Other crime21.980.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.97-73.68%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.38171.43%
Anti-social behaviour89.43-20.00%
Other theft13.97-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.42-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences74.9640.00%
Other theft23.47100.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.42120.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.46-54.55%
Public order22.48100.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9183.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48200.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Other crime12.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-20.00%
Other theft41.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-66.67%
Burglary11.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.3654.55%
Anti-social behaviour98.4412.50%
Burglary44.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98300.00%
Possession of weapons21.98100.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.460.00%
Other theft33.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 202419
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ironside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Chatham Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 4. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorndike Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bournville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coney Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1