ME12 1HL, Swale has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.63 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1HL, encompassing approximately 1482 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 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 52.63 | -20.59% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 18.22 | -16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 14.17 | -27.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.77 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.02 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.02 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.35 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 67.47 | -8.11% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 22.94 | 92.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 16.87 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.14 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.70 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.70 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.70 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.02 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In July 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 | 62.75 | 42.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 24.96 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 16.19 | -38.10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.77 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.37 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.37 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.02 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 54.65 | -3.70% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 17.54 | -4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 14.17 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.10 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.05 | -63.64% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.35 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.35 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 75.57 | -30.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 18.22 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 14.84 | -37.14% |
| Public order | 11 | 14.84 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 7.42 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.42 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.02 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 80.96 | 44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 26.31 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 23.61 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 13.49 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.07 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.05 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.35 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 65.45 | -22.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 18.22 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 17.54 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 10.12 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 8.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.70 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.67 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 52.63 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 23.61 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 8.77 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.75 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 5 | 6.07 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.37 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.67 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 47.90 | 19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 16.87 | 62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 8.77 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.75 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.40 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 4.05 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.35 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 33.73 | -16.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 14.17 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.40 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.37 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.70 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 49.93 | -7.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 16.87 | -15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7.42 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.42 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.75 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.37 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 49.25 | -3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 18.22 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.77 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 7.42 | -41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.72 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.05 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.02 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.35 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 53.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 18.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 9.45 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 8.10 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 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 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1HL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 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 | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 |