NEW ROAD, ME12 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1BW

NEW ROAD, ME12 1BW, Swale has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1BW 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 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1BW, encompassing approximately 2572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granville Road with total crimes: 4
  • Victory Street with total crimes: 4
  • Short Street with total crimes: 3

NEW ROAD, ME12 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.88-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Other theft11.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.77-75.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.6038.89%
Anti-social behaviour129.7233.33%
Public order44.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-25.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.78-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.55-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour97.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.50-60.00%
Shoplifting41.5533.33%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Other theft11.17-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.94150.00%
Public order83.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1175.00%
Other theft62.72500.00%
Burglary52.33400.00%
Shoplifting31.940.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.9921.05%
Criminal damage and arson48.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-55.56%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.43-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.38125.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Shoplifting62.33100.00%
Public order32.3350.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Other theft20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.4917.65%
Criminal damage and arson67.77100.00%
Other theft52.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-50.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.61166.67%
Public order53.110.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Burglary41.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting31.1750.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2113.33%
Other theft46.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.16-6.25%
Public order55.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9425.00%
Shoplifting41.94300.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.380.00%
Public order56.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202425
June 202418
May 202423
April 202423
March 202419
February 202420
January 202417
December 202317
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Granville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Victory Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millennium Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sheerness-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Pepys Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rose Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Botany Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Estuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1