ME13 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 3BZ

ME13 3BZ, Swale has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.59 per 1,000 population. This ME13 3BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME13 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME13 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 3BZ, encompassing approximately 3961 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME13 3BZ area, explore the ME13 3BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

ME13 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Preston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Market Street with total crimes: 3

ME13 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.27-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.27-72.73%
Public order41.51-60.00%
Shoplifting41.01-84.62%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-77.78%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.478.33%
Violence and sexual offences226.56120.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.55140.00%
Public order103.03233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.52350.00%
Other theft62.2750.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.52-44.44%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.0550.00%
Shoplifting82.27-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Burglary51.26-44.44%
Other theft21.26-75.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-87.50%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.19316.67%
Shoplifting96.31-18.18%
Burglary92.27350.00%
Public order82.27300.00%
Other theft82.02700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-42.86%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.8457.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7716.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.77-66.67%
Public order21.51-50.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.6480.00%
Shoplifting74.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3325.00%
Shoplifting72.52-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-16.67%
Other theft31.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.8460.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.02-33.33%
Other theft51.51150.00%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-42.86%
Public order21.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.62-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson94.04-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.27-22.22%
Shoplifting51.77-70.59%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.4335.71%
Shoplifting174.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.2937.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.7850.00%
Public order52.270.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.89142.86%
Violence and sexual offences144.29-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson83.5314.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-64.71%
Public order51.51-54.55%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.810.00%
Public order114.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.780.00%
Shoplifting71.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202426
July 202424
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202317
October 202317
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
July 202410
June 202420
May 202425
April 20246
March 202418
February 202410
January 20248
December 202316
November 202319
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME13 3BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Preston Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gatefield Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Caslocke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Beaumont Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Briton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. B2041
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Water Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fielding Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garfield Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Middle Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Orchard Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cyprus Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Minster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1