ME9 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 8BY

ME9 8BY, Swale has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This ME9 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 8BY, encompassing approximately 126 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 1

ME9 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.870.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary323.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.870.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft355.12200.00%
Other crime223.620.00%
Burglary115.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.870.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.750.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime223.620.00%
Drugs115.750.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.870.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME9 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. School Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1