LAXTON WAY, ME10 2QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2QL

LAXTON WAY, ME10 2QL, Swale has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2QL 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 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2QL, encompassing approximately 4120 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME10 2QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2006 with total crimes: 4
  • Staple Close with total crimes: 3
  • Knightsfield Road with total crimes: 3

LAXTON WAY, ME10 2QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.1016.67%
Other theft43.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-90.00%

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 offences128.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.8214.29%
Violence and sexual offences81.94-55.56%
Drugs21.940.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.0463.64%
Anti-social behaviour74.37-12.50%
Public order11.700.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.31-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.91400.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 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 offences73.64-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-66.67%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.288.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-14.29%
Burglary31.460.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.82-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.9175.00%
Other theft21.70-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.95133.33%
Other theft65.10500.00%
Public order51.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.34-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.4729.41%
Criminal damage and arson65.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.460.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 202413
January 202412
December 202321
November 20239
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
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 2QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B2006
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Staple Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Knightsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Meads Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Anatase Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dyngley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chappell Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Howard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jacinth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Diamond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trona Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1