ME10 3AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3AW

ME10 3AW, Swale has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.80 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3AW 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 3AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3AW, encompassing approximately 5068 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-64.52% decrease)

ME10 3AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Murston Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wheatcroft Close with total crimes: 7

ME10 3AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.8036.36%
Anti-social behaviour145.9255.56%
Shoplifting112.76-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson52.1725.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.79300.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3114.60181.82%
Violence and sexual offences226.12-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.3428.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-33.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime20.39-60.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.82-25.00%
Shoplifting115.9257.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Other crime51.18400.00%
Public order20.99-60.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.19-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour97.890.00%
Shoplifting71.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.3820.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.20-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.7645.71%
Anti-social behaviour910.0628.57%
Other crime81.78700.00%
Shoplifting61.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-37.50%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Other theft30.59200.00%
Public order10.59-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.0120.69%
Criminal damage and arson86.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.58-46.15%
Public order71.38600.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Shoplifting30.59-66.67%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.9861.11%
Anti-social behaviour135.72160.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.56300.00%
Shoplifting92.37-25.00%
Drugs51.780.00%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.08-43.75%
Shoplifting123.5571.43%
Public order62.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-83.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5550.00%
Shoplifting71.78-12.50%
Public order51.38-16.67%
Other crime40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.06-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson93.16-25.00%
Shoplifting81.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.5820.00%
Public order61.18100.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.03-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.349.09%
Shoplifting72.37-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-61.54%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.9230.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.56-15.38%
Shoplifting82.17-20.00%
Public order41.58-69.23%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.920.00%
Public order132.560.00%
Shoplifting102.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202431
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 202430
June 202440
May 202451
April 202435
March 202429
February 202418
January 202432
December 202316
November 202322
October 202330
September 202330

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 202412
February 20243
January 202418
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 3AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Murston Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wheatcroft Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Goodnestone Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Terrace Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Harold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodberry Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rectory Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Shakespeare Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wykeham Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shortlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Greenways
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Ambleside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Smeed Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Watling Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bayford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Homeview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cowper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Frensham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Middle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1