ME9 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 7BU

ME9 7BU, Swale has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population. This ME9 7BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME9 postcode area, which has experienced 100 crimes and a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME9 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 7BU, encompassing approximately 503 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lapwing Drive with total crimes: 1

ME9 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Other theft11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.970.00%
Public order13.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.960.00%
Other theft13.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.95100.00%
Other theft13.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.990.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.970.00%
Other crime11.990.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.990.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime15.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME9 7BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heron Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lapwing Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1