ME12 1DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1DQ

ME12 1DQ, Swale has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.31 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1DQ 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 1DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1DQ, encompassing approximately 1103 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 1DQ area, explore the ME12 1DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1DQ 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 1DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.06-33.33%
Shoplifting21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.88-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.44-50.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Other crime11.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.4745.45%
Anti-social behaviour614.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.44200.00%
Drugs12.720.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.78-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson19.970.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.6626.67%
Anti-social behaviour417.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.63-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.660.00%
Other theft313.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.57114.29%
Criminal damage and arson413.6033.33%
Public order33.630.00%
Other crime22.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.3450.00%
Drugs22.720.00%
Burglary11.81-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.69-12.50%
Burglary26.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour57.25400.00%
Shoplifting34.53200.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.88-12.50%
Vehicle crime16.340.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.250.00%
Bicycle theft12.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202416
June 202411
May 202419
April 202415
March 202415
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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 1DQ 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. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1