ME10 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2HU

ME10 2HU, Swale has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2HU, encompassing approximately 3844 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME10 2HU area, explore the ME10 2HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME10 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Burnham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Challenger Close with total crimes: 2

ME10 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-62.50%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1233.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-58.82%
Burglary31.820.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.716.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.34200.00%
Shoplifting41.560.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.1640.00%
Shoplifting41.82-73.33%
Public order21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.14114.29%
Violence and sexual offences123.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.1225.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6750.00%
Shoplifting75.46133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.727.69%
Criminal damage and arson33.6450.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3833.33%
Burglary41.040.00%
Other crime41.040.00%
Shoplifting41.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.80-13.33%
Shoplifting83.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7850.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.62-40.74%
Violence and sexual offences154.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.90-60.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Public order20.52-33.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.39285.71%
Violence and sexual offences157.020.00%
Burglary53.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3025.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.88-11.76%
Shoplifting73.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8225.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202417
June 202416
May 202412
April 202421
March 202414
February 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
February 20244
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20244
June 20244
May 202415
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 202316
November 202327
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 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 2HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burnham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Challenger Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawkins Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. North Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dyngley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Frobisher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brewery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regis Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Trona Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1