ME10 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 1BP

ME10 1BP, Swale has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This ME10 1BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME10 postcode area, which has experienced 524 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME10 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 1BP, encompassing approximately 4333 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME10 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Way with total crimes: 8
  • Ashington Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

ME10 1BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.54-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour93.0080.00%
Public order62.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7713.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.920.00%
Other theft51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-40.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3136.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.15150.00%
Other theft51.15-44.44%
Burglary21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.85-42.11%
Other theft92.54200.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-66.67%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-85.71%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1572.73%
Vehicle crime74.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.620.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.31-60.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.5466.67%
Burglary41.15300.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2813.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.46600.00%
Other theft71.62250.00%
Shoplifting51.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-40.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.77150.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Shoplifting30.69200.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.9263.64%
Burglary34.15200.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-75.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.38-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.54100.00%
Other theft61.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.6940.00%
Other theft63.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.00-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Other theft40.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.380.00%
Other theft72.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 202411
May 202419
April 202411
March 202428
February 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 1BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cavell Way
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashington Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B2006
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bourne Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Watsons Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Walnut Tree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gayhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1