GOLDFINCH CLOSE, ME13 7EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7EW

GOLDFINCH CLOSE, ME13 7EW, Swale has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.22 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7EW 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 7EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7EW, encompassing approximately 1968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Road with total crimes: 8
  • Springhead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bramblehill Road with total crimes: 2

GOLDFINCH CLOSE, ME13 7EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2223.08%
Anti-social behaviour58.13-28.57%
Other theft22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.18-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour76.6040.00%
Vehicle crime13.560.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.76260.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.54150.00%
Other crime22.540.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.54-66.67%
Other crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1514.7315.38%
Anti-social behaviour67.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.65116.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.600.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.10-50.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.06500.00%
Other theft23.050.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.05-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.130.00%
Burglary42.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202418
June 20245
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME13 7EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brook Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Springhead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bramblehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priory Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barrel Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Stonedane Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Perry'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Broomfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brent Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Admiralty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Evers Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Stoving Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Windmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1