ME4 6SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 6SA

ME4 6SA, Medway has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This ME4 6SA 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 6SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 6SA, encompassing approximately 5795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME4 6SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 5
  • Chilham Close with total crimes: 5

ME4 6SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.35-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour84.31-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.3816.67%
Vehicle crime51.21400.00%
Burglary40.8633.33%
Other theft30.69-50.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.9426.92%
Anti-social behaviour135.6918.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.2420.00%
Other theft61.04200.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.63-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour114.49-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9025.00%
Other theft20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.466.45%
Anti-social behaviour205.69100.00%
Public order73.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-33.33%
Other theft40.69-42.86%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.0429.17%
Anti-social behaviour105.35-9.09%
Other theft71.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2120.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.1457.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.9025.00%
Other theft50.86-16.67%
Drugs40.86300.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.56-3.03%
Vehicle crime85.52166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.38-22.22%
Other theft61.21100.00%
Public order51.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8633.33%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.253.12%
Anti-social behaviour95.690.00%
Shoplifting51.55-16.67%
Burglary40.860.00%
Other crime40.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Other theft30.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-40.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Public order20.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2514.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.52350.00%
Other theft61.5520.00%
Shoplifting61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.8375.00%
Vehicle crime51.2125.00%
Other theft50.8625.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.15-27.59%
Public order53.6225.00%
Drugs40.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-33.33%
Other theft40.69-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69100.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.530.00%
Other theft105.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.730.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202433
July 202426
June 202433
May 202431
April 202424
March 202432
February 202433
January 202432
December 202328
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20246
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Charles Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Chilham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Central Park Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fort Pitt Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hill'S Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mozart Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wyndham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. River View Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Scott'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Old Pattens Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Atlanta Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Elmhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Boundary Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Afghan Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rochester Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Perry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pagitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Neville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Blenheim Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Saunders Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Watts' Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1