WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME4 6NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6NX

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME4 6NX, Medway has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.29 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6NX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME4 postcode area, which has experienced 636 crimes and a crime rate of 18.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME4 6NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6NX, encompassing approximately 1320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME4 6NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 3

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME4 6NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2430.2926.32%
Violence and sexual offences518.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.39-37.50%
Public order33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.50-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.03-75.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour415.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.03-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.36166.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.060.00%
Other theft23.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.69900.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.140.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-33.33%
Shoplifting21.51-60.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.6366.67%
Vehicle crime33.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-50.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Burglary11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.66600.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.30-33.33%
Other theft43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.76-88.89%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.540.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202419
June 202419
May 202420
April 202415
March 202420
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Shoplifting20
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Maidstone Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pattens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pattens Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gerrard Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grafton Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Casson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Letchworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bournville Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1