SCHOOL LANE, ME9 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 8SD

SCHOOL LANE, ME9 8SD, Swale has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population. This ME9 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 8SD, encompassing approximately 1782 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 8SD 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

SCHOOL LANE, ME9 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 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 offences65.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences55.05-58.33%
Public order22.810.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68200.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1720.00%
Possession of weapons23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences55.05-16.67%
Other crime12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.37-66.67%

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 arson32.240.00%
Other theft11.680.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 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 8SD 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