THE RIDGEWAY, ME4 6PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6PD

THE RIDGEWAY, ME4 6PD, Medway has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6PD 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 6PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6PD, encompassing approximately 991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME4 6PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A230 with total crimes: 2
  • Thorndike Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wallace Road with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, ME4 6PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0766.67%
Burglary25.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03100.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.07-33.33%
Burglary16.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.11800.00%
Burglary19.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.080.00%
Vehicle crime24.04100.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-75.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In April 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 offences411.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.040.00%
Burglary14.040.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.06300.00%
Burglary14.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.03-33.33%
Other theft12.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime312.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-71.43%
Burglary12.020.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A230
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Thorndike Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pattens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1