PRESTON LANE, ME13 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8LS

PRESTON LANE, ME13 8LS, Swale has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8LS, encompassing approximately 1898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME13 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaumont Davy Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2

PRESTON LANE, ME13 8LS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.43200.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-25.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.1633.33%
Other theft32.11200.00%
Public order31.5850.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.27-72.73%
Public order21.58100.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4822.22%
Criminal damage and arson25.79-50.00%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Public order11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.22-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.7433.33%
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.010.00%
Vehicle crime45.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 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 offences1011.59900.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 offences34.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4828.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.7433.33%
Public order32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-75.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.01-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.6933.33%
Other theft32.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Public order21.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5957.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.79-40.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In September 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 offences78.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.690.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaumont Davy Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A2
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaumont Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Russet Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Salters Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1