ME10 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2QE

ME10 2QE, Swale has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.65 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2QE 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 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2QE, encompassing approximately 578 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME10 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tribune Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Saffron Way with total crimes: 4

ME10 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.8250.00%
Shoplifting35.1850.00%
Vehicle crime15.180.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson317.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.18-50.00%
Shoplifting23.46-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.46-50.00%
Other theft13.460.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting524.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour48.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.91100.00%
Theft from the person16.910.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting724.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.10-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%
Other theft11.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting732.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.10133.33%
Other theft212.100.00%
Vehicle crime13.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.2833.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-66.67%
Public order11.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.28200.00%
Shoplifting35.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting622.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences210.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting922.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting624.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.370.00%
Vehicle crime25.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.91-25.00%
Other theft15.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.01100.00%
Shoplifting26.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Public order13.460.00%
Other theft11.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour324.190.00%
Shoplifting35.180.00%
Other theft35.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.180.00%
Public order13.460.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tribune Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Saffron Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1