RUBY CLOSE, ME10 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME10 5JP

RUBY CLOSE, ME10 5JP, Swale has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This ME10 5JP 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 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME10 5JP, encompassing approximately 3995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME10 5JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bristol Close with total crimes: 6
  • Spinel Close with total crimes: 5
  • B2006 with total crimes: 4

RUBY CLOSE, ME10 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.7631.58%
Anti-social behaviour46.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.26111.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.7633.33%
Drugs32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2550.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.7550.00%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.75133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-69.23%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2630.00%
Other crime33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.500.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In January 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 offences85.01-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour62.00200.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-25.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.76450.00%
Other theft45.51300.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.00-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences198.01137.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50-77.78%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 20249
June 202415
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 202322
November 20234
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME10 5JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bristol Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Spinel Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. B2006
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Balas Drive
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Knightsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Meads Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Anatase Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Olivine Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Gayhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Howard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jacinth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Diamond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trona Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sapphire Close
    Total1
    Drugs1