THE LARCHES, ME13 7SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7SQ

THE LARCHES, ME13 7SQ, Swale has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.55 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7SQ 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 7SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7SQ, encompassing approximately 2165 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME13 7SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Close with total crimes: 8
  • Whiting Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Maitland Court with total crimes: 5

THE LARCHES, ME13 7SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.93600.00%
Shoplifting46.47-33.33%
Robbery11.850.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.3933.33%
Shoplifting65.54200.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.78175.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.0828.57%
Public order34.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.39-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.23100.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.09-9.09%
Other crime54.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-71.43%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.47450.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.0816.67%
Shoplifting43.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.77-45.45%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2437.50%
Other theft35.080.00%
Shoplifting31.39-25.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8560.00%
Shoplifting43.70-50.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.7066.67%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 arson36.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 202411
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20244
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bond Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Whiting Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maitland Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dan Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hazebrouck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Breeze Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Blaxland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Athol Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Tin Shop Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1