ME10 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3JB

ME10 3JB, Swale has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.60 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3JB 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 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3JB, encompassing approximately 777 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME10 3JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Butts with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

ME10 3JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour838.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.29-46.67%
Vehicle crime410.290.00%
Other theft35.1550.00%
Public order23.86100.00%
Possession of weapons12.570.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour419.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.15200.00%
Other theft23.860.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour715.4416.67%
Public order39.010.00%
Drugs13.860.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour612.87100.00%
Public order37.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.57-50.00%
Drugs11.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.86-50.00%
Other crime23.860.00%
Drugs22.57100.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour628.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.72-45.45%
Other crime27.720.00%
Burglary22.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Drugs12.570.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.3183.33%
Bicycle theft214.150.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.15-71.43%
Other theft22.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences834.74-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson710.29133.33%
Vehicle crime49.01100.00%
Shoplifting35.150.00%
Public order33.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.86-75.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.15200.00%
Vehicle crime23.860.00%
Other theft22.57100.00%
Burglary12.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.8825.00%
Vehicle crime219.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%
Burglary12.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Other theft11.290.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.74-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson315.440.00%
Drugs33.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.86-71.43%
Robbery12.570.00%
Shoplifting11.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Public order11.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1341.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour716.730.00%
Vehicle crime49.010.00%
Shoplifting25.150.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Bicycle theft12.570.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Butts
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cambria Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bonham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1