ME10 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2NL

ME10 2NL, Swale has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2NL, encompassing approximately 3576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME10 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 6
  • Grovehurst Road with total crimes: 3
  • Merleburgh Drive with total crimes: 3

ME10 2NL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.47-37.50%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.68-25.00%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0314.29%
Other theft32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.47-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-33.33%
Other theft21.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In March 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 offences189.2380.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.0350.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.15-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.31-20.00%
Other theft33.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 202418
February 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Grovehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Merleburgh Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Menin Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cheyne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Recreation Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ridham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Quickstep Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Celt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Archer Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Godwin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lloyd Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1