BENSTED GROVE, ME13 7NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7NZ

BENSTED GROVE, ME13 7NZ, Swale has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7NZ 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 7NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7NZ, encompassing approximately 1721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7NZ 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
  • Hazebrouck Road with total crimes: 4

BENSTED GROVE, ME13 7NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.6927.27%
Violence and sexual offences78.13133.33%
Drugs24.070.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.6283.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.39-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-70.00%
Burglary11.74-66.67%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.01233.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.49400.00%
Burglary32.910.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.13-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences34.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.9450.00%
Other crime55.23400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-77.78%
Vehicle crime32.32200.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.49300.00%
Possession of weapons22.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%

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 offences912.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime45.230.00%
Other crime22.320.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.7871.43%
Anti-social behaviour26.970.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

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 offences77.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.07100.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Other crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9740.00%
Other theft34.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences56.97-44.44%
Public order22.910.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Public order12.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 202418
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
January 20241
October 20231

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 7NZ 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. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Sumpter Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Breeze Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. St Nicholas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sheerways
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1