WESTERN LINK, ME13 7TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 7TZ

WESTERN LINK, ME13 7TZ, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.73 per 1,000 population. This ME13 7TZ 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 7TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 7TZ, encompassing approximately 733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 7TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maitland Court with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Blaxland Close with total crimes: 1

WESTERN LINK, ME13 7TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences517.730.00%
Shoplifting46.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.450.00%
Other crime12.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.73200.00%
Public order28.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.73-60.00%
Other theft12.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.09125.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.2766.67%
Vehicle crime46.820.00%
Public order25.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Shoplifting22.73100.00%
Burglary12.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.090.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Other theft22.730.00%
Shoplifting12.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.91100.00%
Shoplifting22.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.730.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.630.00%
Public order15.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.36-75.00%

In March 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 offences46.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.450.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.09-50.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.090.00%
Other theft12.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.45300.00%
Shoplifting35.45-25.00%
Other theft24.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Burglary12.730.00%
Public order11.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.45-50.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting820.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.73-50.00%
Robbery11.36-50.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.820.00%
Robbery22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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 4 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maitland Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Blaxland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tin Shop Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Windmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1