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

Overview of Crime in ME4 6PE

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6PE, Medway has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.57 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6PE 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 6PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6PE, encompassing approximately 1409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 6PE area, explore the ME4 6PE Area information page.
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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: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME4 6PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Chatham Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

PALMERSTON ROAD, ME4 6PE 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.57-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences610.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2427.6626.32%
Violence and sexual offences617.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2666.67%
Public order23.55-33.33%
Other crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-72.73%
Public order32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.13-66.67%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.95-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences1113.4883.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-50.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.4133.33%
Violence and sexual offences614.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.26-20.00%
Public order12.840.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.26150.00%
Other theft13.550.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.70900.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.96-33.33%
Burglary11.420.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 offences38.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Shoplifting21.42-60.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.55300.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-60.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.8975.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-37.50%
Burglary23.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.670.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 5 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
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chatham Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Thorndike Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bournville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Roosevelt Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Downer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pattens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1