OSPRINGE ROAD, ME13 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7LJ

OSPRINGE ROAD, ME13 7LJ, Swale has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.55 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7LJ, encompassing approximately 3916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Salmon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Briton Road with total crimes: 1
  • School Road with total crimes: 1

OSPRINGE ROAD, ME13 7LJ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.5566.67%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.30400.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.09-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Other crime11.28-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 offences94.0950.00%
Vehicle crime42.30300.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5750.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arthur Salmon Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Briton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Athelstan Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chart Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Alexander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beech Close
    Total1
    Public order1