PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6NB

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6NB, Medway has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6NB 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 6NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6NB, encompassing approximately 5264 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

ME4 6NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Hall Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chatham Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Symons Avenue with total crimes: 3

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.9316.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.99133.33%
Burglary61.33500.00%
Other crime31.140.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-77.78%
Public order20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.98-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour93.4228.57%
Public order51.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.98-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-90.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.9033.33%
Burglary41.52300.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-14.29%
Other theft31.140.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.330.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4584.62%
Criminal damage and arson94.56200.00%
Other theft61.71500.00%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.95150.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.13-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-57.14%
Drugs30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-60.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.98-26.09%
Vehicle crime73.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Other theft40.7633.33%
Other crime30.760.00%
Public order20.57100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.93-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour74.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-63.64%
Other theft30.760.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.2543.48%
Anti-social behaviour146.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.66120.00%
Vehicle crime52.09400.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202426
June 202430
May 202418
April 202418
March 202424
February 202413
January 202417
December 202323
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Magpie Hall Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chatham Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bournville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wyles Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Keyes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. White Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Coney Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Maidstone Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1