ST MICHAELS CLOSE, ME4 6PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6PZ

ST MICHAELS CLOSE, ME4 6PZ, Medway has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6PZ 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 6PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6PZ, encompassing approximately 6734 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME4 6PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibraltar Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Ordnance Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Holcombe Road with total crimes: 6

ST MICHAELS CLOSE, ME4 6PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.70-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour135.94-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson91.9350.00%
Other theft81.34-27.27%
Burglary61.1920.00%
Vehicle crime60.89100.00%
Shoplifting40.89300.00%
Public order30.59-62.50%
Other crime30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Drugs20.45-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.044.76%
Anti-social behaviour196.5318.75%
Other theft112.82175.00%
Public order81.63166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.1920.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Drugs50.740.00%
Other crime40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.99-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.24-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-16.67%
Other theft40.74-42.86%
Public order30.59-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.26-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour256.3956.25%
Other theft73.710.00%
Public order71.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-57.14%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.15-85.71%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.3012.82%
Anti-social behaviour166.536.67%
Criminal damage and arson142.38133.33%
Other theft72.0840.00%
Drugs71.0416.67%
Public order61.04-25.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.26-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour155.7966.67%
Public order82.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-40.00%
Drugs60.8920.00%
Other theft50.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Other crime40.74100.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.744.55%
Public order166.83433.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.48-25.00%
Other theft61.3420.00%
Drugs50.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.7466.67%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Other crime20.30-66.67%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.26-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour126.5333.33%
Other crime61.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8950.00%
Drugs60.89200.00%
Other theft50.8925.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.59-33.33%
Public order30.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.66-6.25%
Public order126.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.78-10.00%
Shoplifting61.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Other theft40.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-63.64%
Drugs20.59-60.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.1165.52%
Vehicle crime117.13120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.6342.86%
Other theft51.48-37.50%
Drugs50.74-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-42.86%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Public order20.45-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.40-23.68%
Drugs144.31366.67%
Public order132.080.00%
Other theft81.93-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.19-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.04133.33%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Robbery40.59300.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.260.00%
Other theft135.640.00%
Public order131.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.930.00%
Vehicle crime61.780.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 202416
February 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202444
July 202442
June 202443
May 202444
April 202439
March 202446
February 202444
January 202445
December 202348
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202416
June 202425
May 202416
April 202415
March 20249
February 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 202314
October 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gibraltar Hill
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ordnance Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Charles Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Chilham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fort Pitt Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hill'S Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Claremont Way
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Old Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Mozart Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westmount Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jenkins' Dale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Boundary Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Afghan Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Silver Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Chalk Pit Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Curzon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rochester Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Perry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pagitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1