LINDFIELD COTTAGES, ME13 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7PJ

LINDFIELD COTTAGES, ME13 7PJ, Swale has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7PJ, encompassing approximately 2174 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME13 7PJ area, explore the ME13 7PJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME13 7PJ area, visit the ME13 7PJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bensted Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Arthur Salmon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hazebrouck Road with total crimes: 4

LINDFIELD COTTAGES, ME13 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences88.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.68-44.44%
Drugs22.300.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.36125.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-75.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.98-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.46-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.04-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.7620.00%
Other crime52.76400.00%
Vehicle crime22.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8823.08%
Anti-social behaviour57.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30300.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5830.00%
Vehicle crime45.980.00%
Other crime31.8450.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences75.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.22100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.6020.00%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60-50.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime34.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences127.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.520.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 202416
March 202413
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 202312

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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 7PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bensted Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Arthur Salmon Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Nicholas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sheerways
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Grove Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Fairways
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1