LOVE LANE, ME13 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8BJ

LOVE LANE, ME13 8BJ, Swale has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8BJ, encompassing approximately 2198 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME13 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Stewart Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Gaskin Road with total crimes: 1
  • Whitstable Road with total crimes: 1

LOVE LANE, ME13 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences32.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.55-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Public order20.91100.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 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 offences810.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.73100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences45.91-20.00%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.82-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.27200.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1914.29%
Drugs33.640.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0075.00%
Other crime13.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.91-20.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.00-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-33.33%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.46-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson33.18-25.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5530.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Public order11.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME13 8BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Stewart Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gaskin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Whitstable Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windermere
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackberry Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Nova Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1