GODWIN CLOSE, ME10 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2SW

GODWIN CLOSE, ME10 2SW, Swale has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2SW, encompassing approximately 2134 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME10 2SW 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
  • Menin Road with total crimes: 3

GODWIN CLOSE, ME10 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.84120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.15-20.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.3725.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.34100.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences87.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft10.94-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.030.00%
Other theft32.810.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-73.33%
Other theft21.870.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0587.50%
Anti-social behaviour67.03200.00%
Vehicle crime32.8150.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.75400.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.50-9.09%
Other theft24.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3183.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.41-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.62200.00%
Vehicle crime54.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-69.23%
Public order21.870.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.090.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312
September 202324

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 2SW 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. Menin Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ridham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Archer Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Godwin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lloyd Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1