ME9 8PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 8PE

ME9 8PE, Swale has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 393.43 per 1,000 population. This ME9 8PE 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 8PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 8PE, encompassing approximately 48 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 8PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheppey Way with total crimes: 9
  • Balas Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Parchment Drive with total crimes: 2

ME9 8PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6393.43-33.33%
Other crime3124.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson262.12100.00%
Vehicle crime241.410.00%
Drugs241.41100.00%
Public order141.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9352.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences3186.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.12100.00%
Other theft141.41-50.00%
Drugs120.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.71-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6559.08-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences6124.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson4124.240.00%
Drugs382.83200.00%
Other theft262.12100.00%
Vehicle crime241.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.410.00%
Burglary120.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons120.710.00%
Public order120.710.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16538.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences5331.3166.67%
Burglary2103.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.41-50.00%
Other theft120.710.00%
Drugs120.710.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8331.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3165.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.410.00%
Other theft120.71-66.67%
Burglary120.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3186.36200.00%
Shoplifting262.12-75.00%
Vehicle crime241.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8269.1914.29%
Violence and sexual offences2165.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.410.00%
Public order120.710.00%
Other theft120.71-66.67%

In February 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
Shoplifting7414.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences4144.95300.00%
Vehicle crime482.83100.00%
Other theft382.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.12-50.00%
Public order120.710.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7372.72-50.00%
Other theft4144.95-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour282.830.00%
Vehicle crime241.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.41-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson120.710.00%
Burglary120.710.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17848.981600.00%
Shoplifting14352.02600.00%
Violence and sexual offences8289.90300.00%
Possession of weapons1165.650.00%
Public order120.710.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2165.650.00%
Vehicle crime241.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences241.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.410.00%
Other theft120.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202317
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sheppey Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Balas Drive
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parchment Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parsonage Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ledger Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Porcelain Close
    Total1
    Drugs1