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

Overview of Crime in ME4 6NE

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6NE, Medway has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6NE 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 6NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6NE, encompassing approximately 6518 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

ME4 6NE 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

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.4371.43%
Criminal damage and arson85.52100.00%
Burglary71.23250.00%
Vehicle crime51.0725.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Other theft20.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.36-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.22-14.29%
Public order50.92400.00%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.6133.33%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.7418.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.3665.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.0614.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.2316.67%
Other theft31.070.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Public order20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.3611.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0750.00%
Other crime40.920.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Other theft30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

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 offences184.76-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.76-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.2894.44%
Criminal damage and arson115.3783.33%
Vehicle crime61.6920.00%
Other theft50.92400.00%
Other crime40.77100.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46100.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.75-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson62.76-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.92-37.50%
Burglary40.770.00%
Shoplifting30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.739.52%
Criminal damage and arson117.0637.50%
Vehicle crime81.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-50.00%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Other theft30.46-25.00%
Other crime30.4650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.6631.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.53-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.23100.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Other crime20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8480.00%
Public order51.3825.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other crime30.46-25.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Other crime40.770.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Other theft40.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202421
July 202439
June 202433
May 202420
April 202418
March 202435
February 202418
January 202446
December 202342
November 202332
October 202324

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233

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 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 6NE 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. Symons Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redvers Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ansell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Leonards Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glencoe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Robin Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Whyman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wyles Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hohler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Booth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Neale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Tedbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gerald Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Keyes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. White Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Maidstone Road
    Total1
    Burglary1