ME12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12

ME12, Swale has recorded a total of 436 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this ME12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around ME12, encompassing approximately 42969 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (210) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (43) incidents (-18.87% decrease)

ME12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Prison with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19

ME12 Crime Map

Postcodes in ME12

The postcode district are associated with the ME12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The ME12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21010.15-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour604.89-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson431.40-18.87%
Shoplifting261.00-3.70%
Public order190.61-38.71%
Other theft180.44-18.18%
Drugs150.4225.00%
Vehicle crime130.35-35.00%
Other crime130.30-45.83%
Burglary120.309.09%
Possession of weapons40.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-60.00%
Theft from the person10.05-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27013.7823.85%
Anti-social behaviour1026.28-3.77%
Criminal damage and arson532.373.92%
Public order311.2329.17%
Shoplifting270.7242.11%
Other crime240.63-7.69%
Other theft220.560.00%
Vehicle crime200.51122.22%
Drugs120.4733.33%
Burglary110.28-26.67%
Possession of weapons80.2633.33%
Bicycle theft50.19150.00%
Theft from the person40.120.00%
Robbery30.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21811.8721.79%
Anti-social behaviour1065.0735.90%
Criminal damage and arson512.4734.21%
Other crime261.1918.18%
Public order240.6133.33%
Other theft220.56-21.43%
Shoplifting190.51-26.92%
Burglary150.447.14%
Drugs90.3512.50%
Vehicle crime90.21-59.09%
Possession of weapons60.21100.00%
Robbery30.1450.00%
Bicycle theft20.07100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17910.24-36.52%
Anti-social behaviour784.17-26.42%
Criminal damage and arson381.82-42.42%
Other theft280.88-3.45%
Shoplifting260.65-3.70%
Vehicle crime220.6137.50%
Other crime220.5122.22%
Public order180.51-48.57%
Burglary140.42-17.65%
Drugs80.33100.00%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Robbery20.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 282 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28214.2243.88%
Anti-social behaviour1066.5653.62%
Criminal damage and arson662.4773.68%
Public order351.54133.33%
Other theft290.8126.09%
Shoplifting270.67-25.00%
Other crime180.63-21.74%
Burglary170.4230.77%
Vehicle crime160.406.67%
Drugs40.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-25.00%
Robbery30.070.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19610.36-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour694.56-13.75%
Criminal damage and arson381.61-30.91%
Shoplifting360.8889.47%
Other crime230.844.55%
Other theft230.54-8.00%
Vehicle crime150.54-6.25%
Public order150.35-28.57%
Burglary130.358.33%
Drugs80.30-46.67%
Possession of weapons40.19-33.33%
Robbery30.0950.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23211.8518.97%
Anti-social behaviour805.4048.15%
Criminal damage and arson551.863.77%
Other theft251.2831.58%
Other crime220.584.76%
Public order210.5175.00%
Shoplifting190.4935.71%
Vehicle crime160.4477.78%
Drugs150.3787.50%
Burglary120.3550.00%
Possession of weapons60.28-14.29%
Bicycle theft20.14100.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1959.38-12.16%
Anti-social behaviour544.543.85%
Criminal damage and arson531.26-11.67%
Other crime211.2323.53%
Other theft190.49-20.83%
Shoplifting140.44-44.00%
Public order120.339.09%
Vehicle crime90.28-47.06%
Drugs80.21-11.11%
Burglary80.19-52.94%
Possession of weapons70.19600.00%
Robbery20.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22210.7336.20%
Criminal damage and arson605.1771.43%
Anti-social behaviour521.4013.04%
Shoplifting251.21127.27%
Other theft240.584.35%
Other crime170.5621.43%
Vehicle crime170.406.25%
Burglary170.4030.77%
Public order110.40-45.00%
Drugs90.26-25.00%
Robbery30.2150.00%
Bicycle theft20.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.42-20.10%
Anti-social behaviour463.794.55%
Criminal damage and arson351.07-16.67%
Other theft230.8135.29%
Public order200.54-23.08%
Vehicle crime160.4745.45%
Other crime140.37-30.00%
Burglary130.3330.00%
Drugs120.30200.00%
Shoplifting110.28-21.43%
Possession of weapons60.2620.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2049.433.03%
Anti-social behaviour444.75-25.42%
Criminal damage and arson421.0220.00%
Public order260.980.00%
Other crime200.6111.11%
Other theft170.47-10.53%
Shoplifting140.4040.00%
Vehicle crime110.3383.33%
Burglary100.26-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.12100.00%
Drugs40.090.00%
Robbery20.09-60.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1989.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour594.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson351.370.00%
Public order260.810.00%
Other theft190.610.00%
Other crime180.440.00%
Burglary160.420.00%
Shoplifting100.370.00%
Vehicle crime60.230.00%
Possession of weapons50.140.00%
Robbery50.120.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 214.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024210
August 2024270
July 2024218
June 2024179
May 2024282
April 2024196
March 2024232
February 2024195
January 2024222
December 2023163
November 2023204
October 2023198

A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 202419
June 202426
May 202427
April 202436
March 202419
February 202414
January 202425
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20249
June 202422
May 202416
April 202415
March 202416
February 20249
January 202417
December 202316
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 269 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202422
June 202428
May 202429
April 202423
March 202425
February 202419
January 202424
December 202323
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 569 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202453
July 202451
June 202438
May 202466
April 202438
March 202455
February 202453
January 202460
December 202335
November 202342
October 202335

A total of 856 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 2024102
July 2024106
June 202478
May 2024106
April 202469
March 202480
February 202454
January 202452
December 202346
November 202344
October 202359

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 202415
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 238 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
July 202426
June 202422
May 202418
April 202423
March 202422
February 202421
January 202417
December 202314
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 258 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
July 202424
June 202418
May 202435
April 202415
March 202421
February 202412
January 202411
December 202320
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202414
May 202417
April 202413
March 202412
February 20248
January 202417
December 202313
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Prison
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other crime3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting14
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Billet Lane
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Richmond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Berridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Clyde Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Alma Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chilham Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bell Farm Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Royal Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. The Maples
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Fonblanque Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cavour Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Linden Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Coats Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Charles Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bramley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. First Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Marine Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 23. Granville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Delamark Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hare Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Victory Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Nursery Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 28. Groveway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Rosemary Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1