CANTERBURY ROAD, ME13 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8JU

CANTERBURY ROAD, ME13 8JU, Swale has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8JU, encompassing approximately 2701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME13 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaumont Davy Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Close with total crimes: 2

CANTERBURY ROAD, ME13 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-87.50%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2225.00%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.14250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-66.67%
Public order31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.779.09%
Shoplifting24.44-33.33%
Public order10.74-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.8122.22%
Public order74.070.00%
Vehicle crime52.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Shoplifting31.11-50.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.77-40.00%
Shoplifting63.3320.00%
Vehicle crime32.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.55150.00%
Vehicle crime51.85400.00%
Shoplifting51.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8533.33%
Public order21.48100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 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 offences55.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Shoplifting20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.55-55.56%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.51-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.8118.18%
Shoplifting104.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Public order21.11-66.67%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.4422.22%
Public order64.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.330.00%
Public order52.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 202310
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beaumont Davy Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. A2
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaumont Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Briton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B2041
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Athelstan Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Salters Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1