SOMERSET CLOSE, ME10 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 1JU

SOMERSET CLOSE, ME10 1JU, Swale has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This ME10 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 1JU, encompassing approximately 2885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME10 1JU 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

SOMERSET CLOSE, ME10 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.527.69%
Anti-social behaviour104.85233.33%
Public order63.47200.00%
Other theft32.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4030.00%
Other theft54.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7350.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2825.00%
Other theft43.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.20-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.707.14%
Vehicle crime55.200.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.28-41.67%
Burglary44.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.29166.67%
Other theft78.32250.00%
Shoplifting42.43100.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1250.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.20-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.62160.00%
Other theft24.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.73100.00%
Other theft31.39-62.50%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 202415
April 202414
March 202424
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 1JU 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. Westlands Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bourne Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newlands Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lonsdale Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Russell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Silverdale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walnut Tree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gayhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1