NORTH STREET, ME10 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2HF

NORTH STREET, ME10 2HF, Swale has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2HF, encompassing approximately 3553 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME10 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tribune Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Saffron Way with total crimes: 4
  • Merleburgh Drive with total crimes: 3

NORTH STREET, ME10 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.85157.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.07-14.29%
Shoplifting31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson88.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.25-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences71.97-56.25%
Shoplifting21.97-60.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.54128.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2514.29%
Shoplifting52.25-28.57%
Public order21.410.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.16250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.97-41.67%
Shoplifting71.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97100.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.29-29.41%
Shoplifting73.3875.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2954.55%
Anti-social behaviour44.780.00%
Shoplifting41.1333.33%
Public order31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Shoplifting30.84-50.00%
Other crime20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.130.00%
Shoplifting63.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.69100.00%
Other crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-50.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7237.50%
Shoplifting93.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.47-38.46%
Shoplifting62.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4430.00%
Burglary53.660.00%
Other theft41.41300.00%
Shoplifting41.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81300.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.250.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Drugs31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202416
June 20247
May 202412
April 202417
March 202411
February 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tribune Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Saffron Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Merleburgh Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Green Porch Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Challenger Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawkins Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Quickstep Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adisham Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Taillour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. North Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Frobisher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brewery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Regis Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1