BLAXLAND CLOSE, ME13 7RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7RP

BLAXLAND CLOSE, ME13 7RP, Swale has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7RP 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 7RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7RP, encompassing approximately 2137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME13 7RP 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

BLAXLAND CLOSE, ME13 7RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.610.00%
Shoplifting42.81-33.33%
Drugs21.870.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%

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 behaviour614.030.00%
Shoplifting62.81200.00%
Vehicle crime52.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-55.56%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.23350.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.4840.00%
Other theft33.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.08-54.55%
Burglary22.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-50.00%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.16450.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.150.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences45.61-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-33.33%
Other theft10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

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 offences910.2980.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Shoplifting31.40-25.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 offences56.08-28.57%
Shoplifting42.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-60.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting812.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.2725.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 202411
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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 6 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 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
December 20231
October 20232

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

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME13 7RP 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. Admiralty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Blaxland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1