SWALE AVENUE, ME12 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1DL

SWALE AVENUE, ME12 1DL, Swale has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1DL, encompassing approximately 3667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granville Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hare Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

SWALE AVENUE, ME12 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.72-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.18100.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.54-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-42.86%
Other theft41.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.2718.52%
Anti-social behaviour118.73-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.0040.00%
Public order61.91200.00%
Shoplifting31.64-40.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.91-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour157.36-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson54.09-37.50%
Shoplifting51.3666.67%
Other crime41.36300.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Other theft10.55-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.36-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.36166.67%
Other theft82.18700.00%
Burglary62.18500.00%
Shoplifting31.64200.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.0911.11%
Anti-social behaviour610.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-40.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-85.71%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.82-10.00%
Shoplifting72.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-28.57%
Drugs31.360.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft20.55-66.67%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.6326.32%
Anti-social behaviour106.5442.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.7340.00%
Other theft61.9120.00%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Burglary20.82-66.67%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.91-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1875.00%
Burglary61.91100.00%
Other theft51.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.36150.00%
Shoplifting31.3650.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.18-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour45.450.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.9110.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.00-50.00%
Shoplifting41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.180.00%
Burglary52.180.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202415
May 202416
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202432
June 202427
May 202434
April 202440
March 202436
February 202424
January 202419
December 202320
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Granville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hare Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Short Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Agnes Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harris Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Millennium Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sheerness-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Pepys Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rose Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Botany Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Estuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Shrubsole Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1