ALBANY ROAD, ME7 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 4HS

ALBANY ROAD, ME7 4HS, Medway has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This ME7 4HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME7 postcode area, which has experienced 556 crimes and a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME7 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 4HS, encompassing approximately 7288 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 4HS area, explore the ME7 4HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME7 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Priestfield Road with total crimes: 7

ALBANY ROAD, ME7 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.37-33.33%
Shoplifting72.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.96100.00%
Public order60.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.82-16.67%
Drugs40.69-50.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.60-31.82%
Drugs84.12700.00%
Shoplifting81.10700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Public order40.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.1512.82%
Anti-social behaviour66.040.00%
Public order50.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.6925.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Burglary30.41200.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Other theft30.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.14-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.432.63%
Other theft65.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.820.00%
Shoplifting60.82200.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Other crime40.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.55100.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.6026.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.210.00%
Burglary50.820.00%
Vehicle crime50.69150.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Other theft30.41-25.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-84.62%
Shoplifting20.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.19-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson134.1262.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.7820.00%
Other theft40.82-55.56%
Shoplifting40.55100.00%
Public order30.55-50.00%
Other crime30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.985.41%
Other theft95.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2333.33%
Public order61.10200.00%
Vehicle crime60.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8225.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Shoplifting20.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.60-13.95%
Criminal damage and arson65.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.82-14.29%
Shoplifting60.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-73.33%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.53-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour155.90650.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.060.00%
Vehicle crime71.23250.00%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Public order20.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.98-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.5912.50%
Drugs81.23300.00%
Public order41.10-50.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%
Other theft10.27-87.50%
Shoplifting10.14-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.720.00%
Public order87.130.00%
Other theft81.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Shoplifting71.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202444
June 202439
May 202438
April 202430
March 202439
February 202437
January 202443
December 202348
November 202352

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 202415
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 4HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Haig Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnsole Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chartwell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Marathon Paddock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Louisville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Larkfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Redfern Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Seaview Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gillingham Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Borough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Barnabas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1