ME10 3NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3NT

ME10 3NT, Swale has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.77 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3NT 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 3NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3NT, encompassing approximately 4229 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME10 3NT area, explore the ME10 3NT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME10 3NT 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

ME10 3NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.7743.75%
Anti-social behaviour75.44-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Shoplifting51.42-72.22%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.26-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour103.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-33.33%
Other theft40.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4635.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4250.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.46-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour53.31-50.00%
Public order41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-42.86%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.4931.03%
Anti-social behaviour108.980.00%
Other crime72.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-22.22%
Other theft31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.60-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.8642.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.36-35.71%
Other theft32.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.8457.89%
Criminal damage and arson147.09366.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.31600.00%
Drugs51.650.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.38-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.49-72.73%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.7322.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.60200.00%
Public order52.130.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.5528.57%
Public order52.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5516.67%
Public order21.65100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7119.05%
Anti-social behaviour145.9127.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.31-40.00%
Other crime41.420.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.600.00%
Public order52.360.00%
Other crime41.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202419
June 202414
May 202438
April 202429
March 202430
February 202419
January 202420
December 202315
November 202315
October 202325
September 202321

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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 3NT 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. Harold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wykeham Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wild Ash Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hugh Price Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shortlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Tonge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smeed Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gorse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bayford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Homeview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cowper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Frensham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Portland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Eagles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Broom Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Golden Court
    Total1
    Drugs1