ME4 9ZZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME4 9ZZ

ME4 9ZZ, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.23 per 1,000 population. This ME4 9ZZ 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 9ZZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME4 9ZZ, encompassing approximately 814 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME4 9ZZ area, explore the ME4 9ZZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME4 9ZZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brompton Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

ME4 9ZZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.140.00%
Public order23.680.00%
Shoplifting22.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Bicycle theft12.450.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.0412.50%
Other theft511.04400.00%
Shoplifting46.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-25.00%
Public order23.680.00%
Bicycle theft12.450.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.82-50.00%
Other theft14.910.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.36-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour812.27166.67%
Burglary29.820.00%
Public order22.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.45-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-75.00%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.3685.71%
Other theft415.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.91-25.00%
Shoplifting33.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Drugs12.450.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.91-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.450.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences738.040.00%
Other theft68.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.14400.00%
Other crime26.140.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Shoplifting22.45100.00%
Drugs12.450.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.41-36.36%
Possession of weapons28.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.45-50.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.9137.50%
Other theft413.50300.00%
Other crime34.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-33.33%
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Burglary12.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.00-11.11%
Vehicle crime49.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.910.00%
Shoplifting23.680.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Theft from the person12.450.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.54-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson511.0425.00%
Other theft26.140.00%
Public order12.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Drugs11.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.910.00%
Public order34.910.00%
Drugs33.680.00%
Burglary33.680.00%
Shoplifting23.680.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Possession of weapons22.450.00%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME4 9ZZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brompton Hill
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Khartoum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dock Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Greenwell Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Globe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1