LINKWAY, ME9 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 8RU

LINKWAY, ME9 8RU, Swale has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This ME9 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 8RU, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purple Emperor Grove with total crimes: 1
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Rookery View with total crimes: 1

LINKWAY, ME9 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.78100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.39-58.33%
Public order22.700.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.4733.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.16100.00%
Other crime12.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.850.00%
Other theft31.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.85-16.67%
Other crime12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Purple Emperor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. School Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rookery View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sharfleet Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elm Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. All Saints Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fulmar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1