ME10 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2BY

ME10 2BY, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2BY, encompassing approximately 3287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME10 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Challenger Close with total crimes: 2

ME10 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-87.50%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.56700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4366.67%
Public order11.520.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.43-50.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.74-14.29%
Burglary11.830.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.56-12.50%
Other theft32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8714.29%
Burglary32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6516.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1714.29%
Burglary32.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.08-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.13600.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.690.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burnham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Challenger Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Quickstep Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Celt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1