ME9 8PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 8PG

ME9 8PG, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 234.32 per 1,000 population. This ME9 8PG 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 8PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 8PG, encompassing approximately 55 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 8PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheppey Way with total crimes: 9
  • Parchment Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ledger Close with total crimes: 1

ME9 8PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6234.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2108.15100.00%
Drugs236.050.00%
Other crime136.050.00%
Vehicle crime118.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9306.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2162.22-66.67%
Drugs236.050.00%
Other theft136.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime118.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.02-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6378.5220.00%
Shoplifting6108.15-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson3108.15200.00%
Other theft254.07100.00%
Drugs236.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.050.00%
Burglary118.02-50.00%

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
Shoplifting16468.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences5288.3966.67%
Burglary290.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.02-66.67%
Other theft118.020.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8288.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3144.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.07200.00%
Bicycle theft154.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2162.220.00%
Other theft236.050.00%
Shoplifting236.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft136.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.02-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8252.3414.29%
Violence and sexual offences4144.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.100.00%
Public order118.020.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7360.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5126.17150.00%
Other theft390.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime254.07100.00%
Other crime136.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.02-50.00%
Public order118.020.00%

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
Shoplifting7324.44-50.00%
Other theft4126.17-76.47%
Violence and sexual offences272.10-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.050.00%
Vehicle crime136.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.020.00%
Burglary118.020.00%

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 theft17775.061600.00%
Shoplifting14306.42600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10252.34233.33%
Possession of weapons1180.250.00%
Public order118.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3162.220.00%
Shoplifting254.070.00%
Vehicle crime236.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.050.00%
Other theft118.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sheppey Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parchment Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ledger Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Porcelain Close
    Total1
    Drugs1