ME10 2WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 2WS

ME10 2WS, Swale has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.91 per 1,000 population. This ME10 2WS 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 2WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 2WS, encompassing approximately 3178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

ME10 2WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

ME10 2WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.9176.92%
Shoplifting187.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour165.6623.08%
Other theft75.03133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.2025.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order20.63100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.5190.91%
Anti-social behaviour136.61-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences134.09-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.0933.33%
Drugs31.26200.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.88166.67%
Violence and sexual offences155.0315.38%
Shoplifting114.7210.00%
Other theft53.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1516.3625.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.72-23.53%
Shoplifting104.09-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-60.00%
Public order11.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-85.71%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2230.2029.41%
Anti-social behaviour176.92-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences175.35-22.73%
Other theft125.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.78100.00%
Vehicle crime73.15600.00%
Public order42.20100.00%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2227.3722.22%
Violence and sexual offences226.9229.41%
Shoplifting176.9254.55%
Other theft145.3555.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.40-37.50%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1823.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.6621.43%
Shoplifting115.350.00%
Other theft93.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.83300.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.66-30.00%
Shoplifting114.40-38.89%
Other theft93.46-18.18%
Public order32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.9781.82%
Shoplifting186.29-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.66-14.29%
Other theft113.7822.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.46-33.33%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.08-48.78%
Anti-social behaviour146.61-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.40-50.00%
Other theft93.4680.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.83-14.29%
Public order41.89-42.86%
Robbery11.260.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4133.98241.67%
Violence and sexual offences2212.9029.41%
Anti-social behaviour206.9253.85%
Public order76.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.20-22.22%
Other theft52.20-16.67%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.14-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour135.358.33%
Shoplifting124.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.78-25.00%
Other theft62.83-14.29%
Public order31.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.480.00%
Shoplifting159.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.780.00%
Other theft73.780.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202416
June 20246
May 202417
April 202422
March 202418
February 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202320
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 202422
March 202417
February 202414
January 202420
December 202311
November 202322
October 202317
September 202329

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202411
June 202410
May 202422
April 202417
March 202411
February 202411
January 202418
December 202321
November 202341
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bowater Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. B2006
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Staple Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 7. Laburnum Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sittingbourne Viaduct
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gibson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cortland Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chappell Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Periwinkle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Watsons Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Redgrove Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1