THE CRESCENT, ME9 9EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 9EL

THE CRESCENT, ME9 9EL, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This ME9 9EL 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 9EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 9EL, encompassing approximately 1483 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 9EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Teynham with total crimes: 3
  • Harrys Road with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, ME9 9EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.390.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.04150.00%
Shoplifting13.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%

In June 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 offences56.74-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4883.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.4125.00%
Other crime23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.04-55.56%
Drugs12.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.76350.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.11100.00%
Vehicle crime24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences46.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70100.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.37100.00%
Theft from the person12.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.040.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME9 9EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Teynham
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Harrys Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Amber Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1