ME11 5DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME11 5DY

ME11 5DY, Swale has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This ME11 5DY 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 5DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME11 5DY, encompassing approximately 1359 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME11 5DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 1
  • Dumergue Avenue with total crimes: 1

ME11 5DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.36-44.44%
Shoplifting43.6833.33%
Vehicle crime12.94-50.00%

In August 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 offences918.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.62150.00%
Shoplifting33.680.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.62200.00%
Robbery34.410.00%
Shoplifting32.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.6512.50%
Shoplifting56.62-50.00%
Other theft23.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-75.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1027.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.36-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour55.8825.00%
Vehicle crime43.680.00%
Other theft32.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-66.67%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other crime11.47-50.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.1337.50%
Criminal damage and arson68.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-55.56%
Other crime22.94100.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Public order11.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour927.22350.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.62-11.11%
Shoplifting75.8816.67%
Other theft35.15200.00%
Public order32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.1312.50%
Shoplifting66.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.5114.29%
Shoplifting35.88-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.6530.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.56-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson15.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting1021.33150.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.36-47.06%
Burglary46.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Public order22.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.510.00%
Shoplifting43.680.00%
Other theft32.940.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 202313
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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