FINCH CLOSE, ME13 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8JX

FINCH CLOSE, ME13 8JX, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8JX, encompassing approximately 2267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME13 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Canterbury Road with total crimes: 2

FINCH CLOSE, ME13 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.73-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-50.00%
Other theft21.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21400.00%
Other theft42.21300.00%
Public order41.76100.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.17-33.33%
Public order22.650.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Other theft31.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-50.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3542.86%
Other theft54.41400.00%
Vehicle crime42.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-25.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.82-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.0933.33%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Public order12.210.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.70-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.41-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.090.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.970.00%
Public order11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beaumont Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. B2041
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Stewart Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Russet Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Salters Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1