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

Overview of Crime in ME13 8HR

ABBEY FIELDS, ME13 8HR, Swale has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8HR, encompassing approximately 2504 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: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME13 8HR 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

ABBEY FIELDS, ME13 8HR 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-33.33%
Robbery20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.19-25.00%
Other theft12.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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 offences87.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences55.59-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.18300.00%
Possession of weapons33.190.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 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 offences55.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.60-33.33%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.98140.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.79500.00%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.790.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20232

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 8HR 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. Charles Drayson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cluny Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gaskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bob Amor Close
    Total1
    Robbery1