APPLEDORE AVENUE, ME12 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1HF

APPLEDORE AVENUE, ME12 1HF, Swale has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1HF 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 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1HF, encompassing approximately 1195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 1HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chilham Close with total crimes: 7
  • Boxley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bridgewater Road with total crimes: 2

APPLEDORE AVENUE, ME12 1HF 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.5644.44%
Anti-social behaviour310.87-50.00%
Other crime22.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.56-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour67.53-45.45%
Public order35.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.51-75.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.61175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1118.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.20300.00%
Public order13.340.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson16.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.44118.18%
Vehicle crime520.07400.00%
Public order54.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.05-26.67%
Vehicle crime19.200.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.54100.00%
Public order45.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3450.00%
Other crime22.51100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.71-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-33.33%
Drugs21.67100.00%
Burglary11.67-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.03-57.14%
Burglary22.510.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.69600.00%
Other theft35.850.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Bicycle theft12.510.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202422
June 20248
May 202424
April 202411
March 202415
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

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 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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 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
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
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 1HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chilham Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Boxley Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1