ME9 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 8PH

ME9 8PH, Swale has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 806.19 per 1,000 population. This ME9 8PH 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 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 8PH, encompassing approximately 22 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 8PH 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
  • Olivine Close with total crimes: 2

ME9 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6806.19-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences4268.73100.00%
Other crime3179.150.00%
Vehicle crime2134.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson189.580.00%
Drugs144.790.00%
Public order144.790.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9582.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2403.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61119.71-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson4268.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4179.15100.00%
Drugs3179.15200.00%
Other theft2134.370.00%
Vehicle crime289.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.580.00%
Burglary144.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons144.790.00%
Public order144.790.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting161030.14100.00%
Burglary2716.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson289.580.00%
Drugs189.580.00%

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
Shoplifting8627.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3358.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour1134.370.00%
Other theft144.79-66.67%
Burglary144.790.00%

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 theft3358.31200.00%
Shoplifting2134.37-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.790.00%
Vehicle crime144.790.00%

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
Shoplifting8627.0414.29%
Violence and sexual offences2358.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.580.00%
Other theft144.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime144.79-50.00%
Burglary144.790.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7627.040.00%
Other theft2313.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime289.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.580.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7761.40-50.00%
Other theft5313.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime2223.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.79-87.50%
Burglary144.790.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151791.541400.00%
Shoplifting14671.83600.00%
Violence and sexual offences8627.04300.00%
Possession of weapons1358.310.00%
Public order144.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.580.00%
Other theft144.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 202315
November 20231

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 8PH 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. Olivine Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parsonage Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sapphire Close
    Total1
    Drugs1