HYTHE ROAD, ME10 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2LW

HYTHE ROAD, ME10 2LW, Swale has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2LW, encompassing approximately 4595 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME10 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowater Close with total crimes: 8
  • Cavell Way with total crimes: 8
  • B2006 with total crimes: 4

HYTHE ROAD, ME10 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.758.33%
Other theft52.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Public order40.87300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-83.33%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.61-33.33%
Drugs22.610.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 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 offences187.6238.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3125.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.96-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.83-44.44%
Other theft41.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-50.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.57-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour93.2612.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.960.00%
Other theft51.74150.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.09-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.48166.67%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.92120.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.7925.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.79-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order20.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7554.55%
Anti-social behaviour53.7066.67%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0110.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3950.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.18-36.36%
Other theft31.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.92-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson112.61120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3914.29%
Other theft41.74100.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
November 20237
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202418
June 202413
May 202415
April 202416
March 202422
February 202410
January 202417
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 2LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bowater Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cavell Way
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B2006
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Staple Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 5. Cortland Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chappell Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Periwinkle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Watsons Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Howard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1