MERLIN CLOSE, ME10 4TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 4TY

MERLIN CLOSE, ME10 4TY, Swale has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population. This ME10 4TY 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 4TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 4TY, encompassing approximately 3812 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME10 4TY area, explore the ME10 4TY 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME10 4TY 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

MERLIN CLOSE, ME10 4TY 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.57-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-50.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.349.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.1512.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.3650.00%
Public order11.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9210.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.77-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3962.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.41120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.89400.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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 offences85.51-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.1066.67%
Other theft31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0383.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour66.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.57-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson51.5725.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.1353.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.93-25.00%
Public order51.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.100.00%
Public order61.570.00%
Other crime41.570.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 202413
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202323
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20235
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

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

A total of 9 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
October 20231
September 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 12 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
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 4TY 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. Chilton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Watling Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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