AMBER CLOSE, ME9 9TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME9 9TF

AMBER CLOSE, ME9 9TF, Swale has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population. This ME9 9TF 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 9TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME9 9TF, encompassing approximately 1852 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME9 9TF area, explore the ME9 9TF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME9 9TF 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

AMBER CLOSE, ME9 9TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1012.50%
Other theft24.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.40166.67%
Shoplifting14.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, 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 arson36.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In June 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 offences66.48-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-60.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.10125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.86-55.56%
Drugs12.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2660.00%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.18-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.78300.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4211.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.4066.67%
Possession of weapons22.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.480.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9TF 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. Marconi Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pemberton Rise
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. New Gardens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1