ME12 1EF, Swale has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.91 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1EF, encompassing approximately 3493 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 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 26.91 | -21.74% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 10.31 | -16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6.01 | -39.13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.01 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.86 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.86 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 36.93 | -4.17% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 13.17 | 92.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 7.16 | -4.17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.58 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.00 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.43 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.15 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.15 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.15 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.86 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.86 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 33.21 | 29.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 13.74 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 6.87 | -38.10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.72 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.86 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.72 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.86 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.57 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 32.06 | -2.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 10.59 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 6.87 | -4.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.01 | -68.18% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.00 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.43 | -69.23% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.15 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.15 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.86 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.29 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 46.09 | -26.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 10.88 | 38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 10.31 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 6.30 | -37.14% |
| Public order | 13 | 6.30 | 116.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.72 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.86 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.29 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 41.22 | 15.56% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 14.89 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 10.02 | -21.21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 7.44 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.44 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.72 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.15 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.29 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 37.50 | 9.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 12.88 | 106.25% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 9.45 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.29 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 6 | 4.01 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.15 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.86 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.57 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 27.48 | 5.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 11.74 | -5.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.58 | 9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.44 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.00 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.86 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 30.06 | 21.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 11.16 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.87 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.01 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.15 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.72 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.72 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 22.90 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 9.16 | -28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.86 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.00 | -45.45% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.72 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.72 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.43 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 26.34 | -21.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 9.16 | -26.32% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.15 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.15 | -36.36% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.00 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.86 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 29.20 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 11.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.15 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.15 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 36 |
| August 2024 | 46 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 45 |
| February 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1EF 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 | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |