ME10 3HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3HN

ME10 3HN, Swale has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.55 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3HN 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 3HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3HN, encompassing approximately 1418 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

ME10 3HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • The Butts with total crimes: 9

ME10 3HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3165.5510.71%
Violence and sexual offences2421.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson816.92-11.11%
Shoplifting75.640.00%
Public order64.93-14.29%
Other theft54.2325.00%
Vehicle crime43.52300.00%
Bicycle theft22.820.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.70-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3670.4924.14%
Anti-social behaviour2825.387.69%
Criminal damage and arson919.7450.00%
Shoplifting76.3475.00%
Public order74.93133.33%
Other theft44.9333.33%
Other crime32.82200.00%
Bicycle theft22.110.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2954.9838.10%
Anti-social behaviour2620.4430.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.330.00%
Shoplifting44.23-75.00%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Drugs22.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2150.75-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour2014.80-20.00%
Shoplifting1614.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.28-53.85%
Drugs34.230.00%
Public order32.11-57.14%
Other theft12.110.00%
Other crime10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2565.55-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences2217.6210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.5162.50%
Shoplifting129.16100.00%
Public order78.46-50.00%
Other crime44.93100.00%
Drugs32.82-25.00%
Theft from the person22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2963.447.41%
Violence and sexual offences2020.44-41.18%
Public order1414.1055.56%
Criminal damage and arson89.87-33.33%
Shoplifting65.64-33.33%
Drugs44.23300.00%
Burglary42.82100.00%
Other crime22.820.00%
Other theft21.41-60.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3476.1361.90%
Anti-social behaviour2723.97-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson1219.03100.00%
Public order98.46350.00%
Shoplifting96.34-43.75%
Other theft56.34-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.52100.00%
Other crime22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Robbery11.41-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3366.26106.25%
Violence and sexual offences2123.26-8.70%
Shoplifting1614.80433.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.28-62.50%
Other theft64.23200.00%
Robbery34.230.00%
Public order22.11-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2355.69-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1616.21-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson1611.28128.57%
Public order711.2840.00%
Vehicle crime54.93150.00%
Shoplifting33.52-25.00%
Drugs32.110.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other theft21.41-71.43%
Other crime21.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2451.46-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour1916.92-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson713.390.00%
Other theft74.9375.00%
Public order54.930.00%
Shoplifting43.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.82-60.00%
Burglary21.41-66.67%
Robbery11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3769.7842.31%
Anti-social behaviour2426.08200.00%
Shoplifting816.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.64-12.50%
Burglary64.930.00%
Public order54.230.00%
Vehicle crime53.52400.00%
Other theft43.52-20.00%
Drugs22.82-60.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2650.75-27.78%
Shoplifting1018.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.64-60.00%
Other theft55.6425.00%
Drugs53.52150.00%
Public order53.52-61.54%
Robbery13.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.70-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3671.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2025.380.00%
Public order1314.100.00%
Shoplifting129.160.00%
Vehicle crime68.460.00%
Other theft44.230.00%
Other crime32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 202426
June 202420
May 202425
April 202429
March 202427
February 202433
January 202416
December 202319
November 202324
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 202416
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 202414
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 202416
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 202429
June 202421
May 202422
April 202420
March 202434
February 202421
January 202423
December 202324
November 202337
October 202326
September 202336

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
September 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

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

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total39
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Public order4
    Other theft4
    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. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. East Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Victoria Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Heather Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1