ME10 1WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 1WZ

ME10 1WZ, Swale has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This ME10 1WZ 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 1WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 1WZ, encompassing approximately 3792 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME10 1WZ 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 1WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.16125.00%
Public order42.37300.00%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6515.38%
Other theft53.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In July 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 offences137.6544.44%
Other theft53.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.48-30.77%
Burglary32.370.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.388.33%
Vehicle crime53.43400.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.54-50.00%
Burglary43.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences2412.92166.67%
Other theft76.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.850.00%
Shoplifting41.58100.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences94.48-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.2242.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.96-41.67%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.33140.00%
Other theft33.160.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.75-68.75%
Other theft31.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.700.00%
Other theft64.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 202412
March 202424
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 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 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 1WZ 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. Bourne Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lonsdale Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Walnut Tree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gayhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Simpson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wentworth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1