SEDDINGBOURNE WAY, ME10 3HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3HA

SEDDINGBOURNE WAY, ME10 3HA, Swale has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.87 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3HA 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 3HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3HA, encompassing approximately 1048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

ME10 3HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • The Butts with total crimes: 9

SEDDINGBOURNE WAY, ME10 3HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2984.8716.00%
Violence and sexual offences2227.65-42.11%
Shoplifting920.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.58-12.50%
Public order66.68-14.29%
Other theft65.7250.00%
Vehicle crime35.720.00%
Possession of weapons22.860.00%
Bicycle theft21.910.00%
Burglary11.91-50.00%
Other crime10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3896.3135.71%
Anti-social behaviour2536.244.17%
Shoplifting1023.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.54166.67%
Public order77.63250.00%
Other theft46.68100.00%
Other crime33.81200.00%
Bicycle theft22.860.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Theft from the person11.910.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2869.6147.37%
Anti-social behaviour2426.7026.32%
Shoplifting822.89-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson37.630.00%
Drugs22.86-33.33%
Other theft21.91-33.33%
Public order21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime11.91-66.67%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1967.71-13.64%
Shoplifting1918.1246.15%
Violence and sexual offences1918.12-9.52%
Other theft318.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-76.92%
Drugs32.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Other crime12.86-75.00%
Public order10.95-87.50%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2287.73-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences2120.98-16.00%
Shoplifting1320.0330.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.4085.71%
Public order812.40-46.67%
Other crime47.63100.00%
Drugs33.81-25.00%
Theft from the person22.86100.00%
Other theft21.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2897.2716.67%
Violence and sexual offences2526.70-24.24%
Public order1523.8466.67%
Shoplifting1014.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.54-30.00%
Burglary66.68200.00%
Drugs45.72300.00%
Other theft43.81-20.00%
Other crime23.810.00%
Theft from the person11.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33100.1357.14%
Anti-social behaviour2431.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1022.89100.00%
Shoplifting109.54-41.18%
Public order99.54350.00%
Other theft58.5825.00%
Bicycle theft44.77300.00%
Robbery33.8150.00%
Other crime22.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Drugs11.910.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3282.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2130.525.00%
Shoplifting1720.03142.86%
Criminal damage and arson516.21-54.55%
Other theft44.770.00%
Public order23.81-71.43%
Robbery21.910.00%
Theft from the person21.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2069.61-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour1619.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1115.2657.14%
Shoplifting710.4916.67%
Public order76.6816.67%
Other theft46.68-33.33%
Drugs33.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Burglary22.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3882.9631.03%
Anti-social behaviour1836.24-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson717.1640.00%
Public order66.680.00%
Shoplifting65.72-53.85%
Other theft65.7250.00%
Vehicle crime25.72-33.33%
Burglary21.91-66.67%
Robbery11.910.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2988.6926.09%
Anti-social behaviour2327.65228.57%
Shoplifting1321.9330.00%
Burglary612.400.00%
Public order65.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.72-37.50%
Other theft44.77-33.33%
Drugs33.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.86200.00%
Other crime12.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2365.80-25.81%
Shoplifting1021.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson89.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.63-68.18%
Other theft66.680.00%
Drugs55.72150.00%
Public order54.77-54.55%
Robbery14.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3191.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2229.560.00%
Shoplifting1220.980.00%
Public order1111.440.00%
Vehicle crime610.490.00%
Other theft65.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.720.00%
Robbery21.910.00%
Drugs21.910.00%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202424
June 202419
May 202422
April 202428
March 202424
February 202432
January 202416
December 202318
November 202323
October 20237
September 202322

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 202413
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 202415
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 202417
January 20247
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202438
July 202428
June 202419
May 202421
April 202425
March 202433
February 202421
January 202420
December 202338
November 202329
October 202323
September 202331

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total35
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Butts
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cambria Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Station Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Sittingbourne Viaduct
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Fountain Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1