ME12 1BY, Swale has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.44 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1BY 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 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1BY, encompassing approximately 4862 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 23.44 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 9.87 | -5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.91 | -41.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.50 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.41 | -77.78% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.41 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 29.82 | 36.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 11.52 | -6.45% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 5.96 | 122.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.11 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.29 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.85 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 23.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 8.43 | 24.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 6.38 | 18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.67 | -52.63% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.85 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.65 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 25.09 | -16.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 8.43 | -41.86% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 5.14 | -13.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.91 | -52.17% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.26 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.23 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.03 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.03 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 36.61 | -16.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 10.08 | 38.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 8.84 | 35.29% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.73 | -35.29% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.52 | 87.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.08 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.44 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.03 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.03 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 34.55 | 5.36% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 12.13 | 183.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 6.99 | -16.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 6.38 | -19.05% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.50 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.65 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.23 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -75.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 32.08 | 1.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 11.52 | 94.74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 7.61 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.32 | 71.43% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.47 | 700.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.65 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.82 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.41 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 20.15 | 7.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 11.31 | 18.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.91 | -58.82% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.44 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.44 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 24.68 | 54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 10.49 | 112.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.50 | 45.45% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.29 | 83.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.26 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.23 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.62 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 16.86 | -32.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 6.79 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.26 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.65 | -53.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.44 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.03 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.03 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 22.21 | 8.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 10.08 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.08 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.08 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.65 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.44 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 23.86 | -2.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 9.25 | -17.24% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.94 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.47 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.06 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.23 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.23 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.82 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 25.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 9.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 48 |
| August 2024 | 56 |
| July 2024 | 41 |
| June 2024 | 41 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| April 2024 | 59 |
| March 2024 | 56 |
| February 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 43 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 37 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1BY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |