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

Overview of Crime in ME10 3LJ

MURSTON ROAD, ME10 3LJ, Swale has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.76 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3LJ, encompassing approximately 5305 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 (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)

ME10 3LJ 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 3LJ 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 offences3013.7636.36%
Anti-social behaviour145.6540.00%
Shoplifting82.64-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson61.5120.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.63-24.14%
Shoplifting214.15425.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-16.67%
Drugs20.940.00%
Other crime20.38-60.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.99-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour65.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.130.00%
Other crime51.13400.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.38-28.30%
Anti-social behaviour87.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5150.00%
Public order51.13150.00%
Shoplifting40.9433.33%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.3435.90%
Other crime129.991100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-50.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Public order20.57-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.198.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.35-33.33%
Public order71.51600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-64.29%
Shoplifting30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.0889.47%
Anti-social behaviour146.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.64300.00%
Drugs42.260.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.35-44.12%
Public order53.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-80.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.5161.90%
Criminal damage and arson156.4187.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.8380.00%
Other crime41.700.00%
Public order40.75-33.33%
Shoplifting30.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.61-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson83.96-33.33%
Shoplifting61.510.00%
Public order61.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1325.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.12-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson124.900.00%
Public order42.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Burglary20.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.038.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.45-7.69%
Public order52.26-66.67%
Burglary50.94150.00%
Shoplifting30.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.960.00%
Public order156.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.450.00%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 202414
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 202429
June 202438
May 202453
April 202439
March 202436
February 202419
January 202434
December 202321
November 202326
October 202332
September 202332

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 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 202412
February 20243
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
October 202312
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 202412
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20235
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 3LJ 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. 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. Prince Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1