BLYTHE CLOSE, ME10 3PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 3PG

BLYTHE CLOSE, ME10 3PG, Swale has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This ME10 3PG 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 3PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 3PG, encompassing approximately 4011 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME10 3PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Easton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Leigh Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wykeham Road with total crimes: 3

BLYTHE CLOSE, ME10 3PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.73-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-50.00%
Other crime41.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.9914.29%
Other theft41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7328.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7450.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-60.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In May 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 offences2014.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.9957.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.74-9.09%
Burglary42.49300.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.21108.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.2337.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.74-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.74100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.72-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson92.99125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.24166.67%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-66.67%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9772.73%
Anti-social behaviour94.7428.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-20.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7310.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.9922.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.740.00%
Other crime41.0033.33%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202420
April 202425
March 202412
February 202419
January 202419
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 3PG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Easton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Leigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wykeham Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wild Ash Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hugh Price Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tonge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smeed Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gorse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eveas Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Portland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Eagles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broom Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Golden Court
    Total1
    Drugs1