ME13 7GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7GD

ME13 7GD, Swale has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.43 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7GD 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 7GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7GD, encompassing approximately 1492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Close with total crimes: 8
  • Bensted Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Whiting Crescent with total crimes: 5

ME13 7GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.06166.67%
Drugs25.360.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.42114.29%
Criminal damage and arson310.05-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-62.50%
Other theft22.010.00%
Burglary11.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.09166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.36-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson54.69400.00%
Burglary33.350.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.71-72.22%
Other crime43.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.06550.00%
Possession of weapons28.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.070.00%
Vehicle crime46.030.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.03200.00%
Possession of weapons22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.70-53.85%
Other theft24.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0685.71%
Other theft38.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.05-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.69100.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences914.7412.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.030.00%
Vehicle crime33.350.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.360.00%
Public order23.350.00%
Burglary21.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20247
June 202413
May 202413
April 202413
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 202418
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bond Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Bensted Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Whiting Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sumpter Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Breeze Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. St Nicholas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1