THE KNOLE, ME13 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7QG

THE KNOLE, ME13 7QG, Swale has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7QG, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dan Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Hazebrouck Road with total crimes: 4
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 2

THE KNOLE, ME13 7QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences106.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.27100.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8920.00%
Vehicle crime61.96200.00%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.96-60.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64150.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.56166.67%
Public order22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9625.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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 7QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dan Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Priory Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chart Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Alexander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dark Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brent Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Admiralty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Blaxland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Beech Close
    Total1
    Public order1