VECTIS DRIVE, ME10 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2JQ

VECTIS DRIVE, ME10 2JQ, Swale has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2JQ 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 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2JQ, encompassing approximately 4297 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME10 2JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Saffron Way with total crimes: 4
  • Merleburgh Drive with total crimes: 3

VECTIS DRIVE, ME10 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.52128.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-50.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-71.43%
Public order20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences76.05-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6320.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.160.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8912.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.89-33.33%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.96-7.69%
Public order22.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8244.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-25.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.12-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.590.00%
Burglary52.790.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.79900.00%
Other theft32.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.450.00%
Other theft62.790.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
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 2JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burnham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Challenger Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cheyne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newman Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Quickstep Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Celt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Adisham Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Taillour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. North Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Regis Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1