CHALLENGER CLOSE, ME10 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2HZ

CHALLENGER CLOSE, ME10 2HZ, Swale has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2HZ, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME10 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

CHALLENGER CLOSE, ME10 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.36-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.54-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-75.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2621.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.05-20.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 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 offences147.4455.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.59150.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.87-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.4657.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.64200.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.41-12.50%
Other theft33.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-75.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7223.08%
Anti-social behaviour44.10100.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Other crime41.030.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.908.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.62-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.08-33.33%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.69-12.50%
Burglary53.590.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-87.50%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences168.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.10300.00%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.100.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202417
June 202414
May 20249
April 202422
March 202414
February 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 2HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burnham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Challenger Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawkins Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Quickstep Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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