ST MARKS CLOSE, ME9 7JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 7JQ

ST MARKS CLOSE, ME9 7JQ, Swale has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This ME9 7JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME9 postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME9 7JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 7JQ, encompassing approximately 688 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME9 7JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wickham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hop Garden Crescent with total crimes: 2

ST MARKS CLOSE, ME9 7JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.97-27.27%
Possession of weapons111.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In July 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 offences1121.781000.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.97100.00%
Public order12.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.7150.00%
Other theft14.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.36100.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.62-40.00%
Burglary14.360.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.360.00%
Public order24.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.62200.00%
Other crime28.71100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson314.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.900.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences27.26-50.00%
Other theft12.900.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.71-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson15.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.041000.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.97300.00%
Other theft25.81100.00%
Other crime12.900.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.810.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wickham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hop Garden Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Merton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Watling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Denham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1