ME13 7RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7RN

ME13 7RN, Swale has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.92 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7RN 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 7RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7RN, encompassing approximately 2399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME13 7RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whiting Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Maitland Court with total crimes: 5
  • Dan Drive with total crimes: 4

ME13 7RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.92250.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.8333.33%
Shoplifting43.33-33.33%
Drugs21.670.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.090.00%
Shoplifting62.50200.00%
Vehicle crime52.50150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-63.64%
Burglary31.67200.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Public order21.25100.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1110.84450.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.500.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.25-50.00%
Burglary22.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.84500.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.000.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 offences45.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7580.00%
Other theft33.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Shoplifting31.25-25.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.83-28.57%
Shoplifting42.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-40.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9225.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.250.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241

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 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whiting Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maitland Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dan Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Priory Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alexander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dark Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Admiralty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Blaxland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1