NORTHWOOD DRIVE, ME10 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 4QN

NORTHWOOD DRIVE, ME10 4QN, Swale has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This ME10 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 4QN, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME10 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Oast Court with total crimes: 3
  • Violet Court with total crimes: 2

NORTHWOOD DRIVE, ME10 4QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.73250.00%
Shoplifting64.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-20.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11400.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-14.29%
Other theft32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Other crime11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6740.00%
Other crime32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.92150.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-60.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.51-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.57-25.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.21500.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.57-40.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.080.00%
Vehicle crime53.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
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
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oast Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Violet Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clarendon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Honesty Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Primrose Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crocus Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cobham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gore Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Capel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1