OAK ROAD, ME10 3PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3PD

OAK ROAD, ME10 3PD, Swale has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3PD 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 3PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3PD, encompassing approximately 4979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME10 3PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Wheatcroft Close with total crimes: 7
  • Easton Drive with total crimes: 3

OAK ROAD, ME10 3PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.64-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour73.41-30.00%
Shoplifting61.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Other crime51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-28.57%
Robbery11.000.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.055.56%
Shoplifting183.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.01-22.22%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.43125.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8133.33%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.43-72.41%
Anti-social behaviour61.61-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-60.00%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.46-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.8218.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.6142.86%
Other crime42.01300.00%
Burglary40.80100.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.0210.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-53.33%
Vehicle crime41.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.85-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson154.02275.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.01233.33%
Public order32.0150.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-72.73%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6469.23%
Anti-social behaviour114.4257.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-37.50%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.43-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6140.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.23-25.00%
Burglary53.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-33.33%
Public order30.80200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour124.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Other crime51.2066.67%
Burglary31.000.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202418
June 20248
May 202429
April 202430
March 202420
February 202422
January 202422
December 202313
November 202315
October 202320
September 202328

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 202415
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 3PD 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. Easton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Leigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Lansdown Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gladstone Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Rosebery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tonge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Smeed Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gorse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Homeview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Eveas Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Portland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Eagles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Broom Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1