ME13 7NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7NU

ME13 7NU, Swale has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7NU 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 7NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7NU, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7NU 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 7NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.2426.67%
Violence and sexual offences137.62160.00%
Drugs25.210.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.02-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-40.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.44120.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.41-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.01400.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.63-7.14%
Other crime55.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.01-72.22%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.22600.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.629.09%
Vehicle crime54.810.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8237.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.4150.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour23.21100.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0230.00%
Other theft45.21300.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.22-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson24.010.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4337.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.4120.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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 offences88.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 202418
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202410
June 202413
May 202413
April 202414
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242

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 7NU 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. Dan Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sumpter Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Breeze Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Blaxland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1