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

Overview of Crime in ME4 6NY

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME4 6NY, Medway has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.45 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6NY 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 6NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6NY, encompassing approximately 1380 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME4 6NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Thorndike Close with total crimes: 2

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME4 6NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.45-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences910.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Public order11.450.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting2428.9726.32%
Violence and sexual offences517.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.620.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.76-25.00%
Public order34.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

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
Shoplifting1925.35-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.90-75.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting2021.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour414.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting1523.90-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.86166.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.790.00%
Other theft22.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting2018.83900.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.49-25.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Shoplifting22.17-60.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.4966.67%
Vehicle crime43.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.14-25.00%
Shoplifting32.17200.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 offences47.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Burglary11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 behaviour717.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.070.00%
Other theft42.900.00%
Public order42.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Thorndike Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Horsted Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bournville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Downer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pattens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Grafton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1