ME13 8BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8BX

ME13 8BX, Swale has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME13 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME13 8BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8BX, encompassing approximately 2986 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 8BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cyprus Road with total crimes: 5
  • Century Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cole Road with total crimes: 3

ME13 8BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0412.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.01300.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.35-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3714.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 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 offences75.69-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Other crime21.00-33.33%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.04175.00%
Other crime33.680.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 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 offences42.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences75.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.34-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.700.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cyprus Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Century Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westgate Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbey Fields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Jubilee Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Windermere
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Charles Drayson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cluny Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thomas Neame Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gaskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bob Amor Close
    Total1
    Robbery1