FINLAY CLOSE, ME13 7SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7SH

FINLAY CLOSE, ME13 7SH, Swale has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.68 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7SH 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 7SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7SH, encompassing approximately 4074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Salmon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Caslocke Street with total crimes: 2
  • Briton Road with total crimes: 1

FINLAY CLOSE, ME13 7SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.680.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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 offences63.9350.00%
Vehicle crime61.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.21300.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-75.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.190.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences104.17233.33%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-25.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2366.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.2333.33%
Other theft20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 offences63.68-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 7SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arthur Salmon Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Caslocke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Briton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chart Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Alexander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dark Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fielding Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brent Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Admiralty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Beech Close
    Total1
    Public order1