ME13 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7NS

ME13 7NS, Swale has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME13 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME13 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7NS, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME13 7NS area, explore the ME13 7NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

ME13 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bensted Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Hazebrouck Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lewis Close with total crimes: 3

ME13 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.5962.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.55-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-72.73%
Burglary11.51-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.62266.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.03400.00%
Burglary32.520.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.56-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.04-71.43%
Other crime53.02400.00%
Vehicle crime32.52200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour610.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02200.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

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 offences911.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.530.00%
Public order32.01200.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0971.43%
Anti-social behaviour36.0450.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53100.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.57100.00%
Other theft37.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

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 offences77.56-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson23.53100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0910.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.040.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Burglary21.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
September 20232

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

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20243
May 20246
April 202421
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bensted Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hazebrouck Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lewis Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Breeze Meadow
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Whiting Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Roebuck Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1