HAROLD COURT, ME13 8TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME13 8TF

HAROLD COURT, ME13 8TF, Swale has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This ME13 8TF 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 8TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME13 8TF, encompassing approximately 3139 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME13 8TF area, explore the ME13 8TF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME13 8TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Faversham (Station) with total crimes: 8
  • Bridgen Gardens with total crimes: 3

HAROLD COURT, ME13 8TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.5614.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting76.37250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-63.64%
Public order31.27200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.420.00%
Shoplifting23.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Public order10.64-85.71%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences1112.1010.00%
Public order73.500.00%
Vehicle crime52.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Shoplifting31.27-50.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.69-37.50%
Shoplifting63.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.10166.67%
Vehicle crime65.10200.00%
Shoplifting51.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%

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 offences44.46-55.56%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Public order31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.79-7.69%
Shoplifting103.82-16.67%
Other theft53.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.740.00%
Shoplifting124.14300.00%
Public order53.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Burglary20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.190.00%
Public order54.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202416
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Faversham (Station)
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bridgen Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Belmont Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Beaumont Davy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Mall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roman Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. South Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1