ABBEY FIELDS, ME13 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8HJ

ABBEY FIELDS, ME13 8HJ, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3533 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 1
  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 1
  • East Street with total crimes: 1

ABBEY FIELDS, ME13 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.40-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-72.73%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3410.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26100.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences106.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0742.86%
Other crime32.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.94-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.98500.00%
Other crime21.70-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.66100.00%
Other crime32.260.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%

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 offences64.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 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 offences105.38-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.8350.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Orchard Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Luton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cyprus Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Charles Drayson Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Minster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Abbey Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. George Stewart Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gaskin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Whitstable Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1