ME10 3LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3LY

ME10 3LY, Swale has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.54 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3LY, encompassing approximately 2141 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

ME10 3LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Wheatcroft Close with total crimes: 7
  • Goodnestone Road with total crimes: 5

ME10 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.5466.67%
Shoplifting87.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime63.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-20.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.3428.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.94-30.00%
Shoplifting43.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.21-50.00%
Shoplifting44.6733.33%
Public order31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.94-4.76%
Shoplifting39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.8050.00%
Shoplifting31.4050.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-83.33%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.94366.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.54200.00%
Other theft32.800.00%
Shoplifting21.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order10.93-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-87.50%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.21140.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.60300.00%
Vehicle crime31.8750.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Shoplifting31.40-50.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.21-20.00%
Shoplifting63.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8066.67%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.34-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.670.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.07-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson36.54-25.00%
Shoplifting31.40-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.40100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.140.00%
Public order57.940.00%
Shoplifting52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 202420
April 202421
March 202414
February 20243
January 202424
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wheatcroft Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Goodnestone Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shakespeare Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wykeham Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Castle Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shortlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Smeed Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bonham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bayford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Homeview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cowper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eagles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1