THE FINCHES, ME10 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 4PY

THE FINCHES, ME10 4PY, Swale has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population. This ME10 4PY 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 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 4PY, encompassing approximately 3549 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME10 4PY area, explore the ME10 4PY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME10 4PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Kiln Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heather Close with total crimes: 2

THE FINCHES, ME10 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.79-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.898.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2520.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%

In May 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 offences129.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.3860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2566.67%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.76-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-50.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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 offences148.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6920.00%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2566.67%
Other theft31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences87.32-70.37%
Anti-social behaviour62.25500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.5868.75%
Criminal damage and arson47.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.51-28.57%
Public order41.41-33.33%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Other crime20.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.250.00%
Public order61.970.00%
Other crime41.690.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202327
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 4PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Kiln Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Heather Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Peregrine Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Violet Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chilton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Watling Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Osprey Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harrier Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanhope Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1