SWINTON AVENUE, ME3 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 8PH

SWINTON AVENUE, ME3 8PH, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.67 per 1,000 population. This ME3 8PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME3 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME3 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 8PH, encompassing approximately 267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 17

SWINTON AVENUE, ME3 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1163.6722.22%
Criminal damage and arson241.20-60.00%
Public order27.490.00%
Burglary17.490.00%
Other crime13.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences993.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour733.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson526.220.00%
Public order218.73100.00%
Bicycle theft17.490.00%
Possession of weapons13.750.00%

In July 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 offences644.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.4750.00%
Drugs211.240.00%
Public order17.490.00%

In June 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 offences537.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour218.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.49-33.33%
Other theft17.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15104.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson311.24200.00%
Other crime311.240.00%
Possession of weapons211.240.00%
Other theft17.49-50.00%
Public order13.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1089.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour937.45800.00%
Other theft233.710.00%
Vehicle crime17.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.750.00%
Drugs13.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences952.43125.00%
Vehicle crime433.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences437.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson214.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.490.00%
Other theft13.750.00%
Public order13.750.00%
Vehicle crime13.75-50.00%

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 offences329.9650.00%
Vehicle crime211.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.49-88.89%
Other crime13.750.00%
Public order13.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour952.43350.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.71-60.00%
Public order27.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.490.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences529.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime17.490.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson556.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.980.00%
Other crime114.980.00%
Other theft13.750.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 8PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elmwood Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1