MAIN ROAD, ME11 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME11 5BW

MAIN ROAD, ME11 5BW, Swale has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This ME11 5BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME11 postcode area, which has experienced 39 crimes and a crime rate of 9.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME11 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME11 5BW, encompassing approximately 1327 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME11 5BW area, explore the ME11 5BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME11 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Dumergue Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • B2007 with total crimes: 1

MAIN ROAD, ME11 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.5366.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.01-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.0350.00%
Shoplifting32.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Other theft21.51-60.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.03150.00%
Other theft53.77150.00%
Shoplifting43.77-20.00%
Robbery33.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.8214.29%
Shoplifting56.03-50.00%
Other theft23.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1025.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.53-22.22%
Other theft55.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-60.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other crime11.51-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.77-33.33%
Other theft33.010.00%
Other crime22.260.00%
Public order11.51-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.52-33.33%
Public order44.52300.00%
Other theft33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-33.33%
Drugs21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.5928.57%
Shoplifting76.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.2750.00%
Other theft32.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.31-12.50%
Shoplifting35.27-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.8330.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.79-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson16.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.85150.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.53-35.71%
Burglary46.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Public order22.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.550.00%
Shoplifting43.010.00%
Other theft33.010.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 202313
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME11 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dumergue Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B2007
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thomsett Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1