ME12 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1BB

ME12 1BB, Swale has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.14 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME12 postcode area, which has experienced 435 crimes and a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME12 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1BB, encompassing approximately 940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coats Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Bridgewater Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bonetta Court with total crimes: 2

ME12 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.14175.00%
Shoplifting211.700.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In August 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 offences48.51-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-66.67%
Public order22.13100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.7155.56%
Anti-social behaviour614.89500.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.38200.00%
Burglary13.190.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.89-59.09%
Other crime29.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.1529.41%
Anti-social behaviour523.39400.00%
Burglary25.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%
Public order12.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.6521.43%
Other theft318.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-50.00%
Public order12.13-50.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson414.8933.33%
Other crime24.250.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.3850.00%
Burglary23.190.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.820.00%
Burglary26.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft12.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.95-14.29%
Shoplifting36.38200.00%
Burglary23.190.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.44-33.33%
Other theft12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In October 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 offences515.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202414
June 20249
May 202422
April 202417
March 202414
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coats Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1