STAPLEHURST ROAD, ME10 2NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2NW

STAPLEHURST ROAD, ME10 2NW, Swale has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2NW, encompassing approximately 4657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME10 2NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Way with total crimes: 8
  • Ashington Close with total crimes: 7
  • B2006 with total crimes: 4

STAPLEHURST ROAD, ME10 2NW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.15-20.00%
Other theft51.72150.00%
Public order41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.58100.00%
Burglary32.15200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2925.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-33.33%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.94-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour82.58166.67%
Drugs11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.30136.36%
Criminal damage and arson65.58100.00%
Other theft51.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-50.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5810.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.360.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Public order30.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.51-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences135.3718.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.7925.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4422.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202412
March 202426
February 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

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

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 2NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cavell Way
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashington Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. B2006
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Staple Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 5. Bourne Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chappell Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Periwinkle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Watsons Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gayhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1