MURSTON ROAD, ME10 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3LB

MURSTON ROAD, ME10 3LB, Swale has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3LB, encompassing approximately 4955 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME10 3LB area, explore the ME10 3LB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME10 3LB area, visit the ME10 3LB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

ME10 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

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

MURSTON ROAD, ME10 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.5482.35%
Anti-social behaviour136.2644.44%
Shoplifting92.62-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.8220.00%
Vehicle crime61.21500.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Other crime30.81200.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.11425.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.24-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour93.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.820.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.09-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-16.67%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Public order20.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.52-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour86.460.00%
Public order61.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2120.00%
Other theft51.2125.00%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
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 46 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.3431.43%
Other crime89.28700.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6114.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-44.44%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.20-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson97.06-30.77%
Public order71.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.41-22.22%
Shoplifting31.4150.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences3014.1330.43%
Criminal damage and arson136.05225.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6250.00%
Drugs41.820.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.68-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.640.00%
Public order61.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-76.47%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.1387.50%
Criminal damage and arson176.0554.55%
Public order63.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.21500.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.88-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson113.23-15.38%
Shoplifting62.220.00%
Public order51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.90-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson134.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.6250.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-78.57%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.830.00%
Burglary42.62100.00%
Shoplifting30.81-50.00%
Other crime30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Public order20.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.250.00%
Public order102.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.020.00%
Shoplifting62.020.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202417
July 202426
June 202432
May 202446
April 202435
March 202430
February 202423
January 202430
December 202316
November 202321
October 202326
September 202326

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 202413
February 20244
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 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 3LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    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. Wild Ash Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Shortlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Greenways
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Lansdown Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ambleside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Tonge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Smeed Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Portland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Eagles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Middle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1