ME12 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1HW

ME12 1HW, Swale has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1HW, encompassing approximately 969 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgewater Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bonetta Court with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 1

ME12 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.13-66.67%
Other theft13.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson39.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09100.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.35-57.89%
Other crime28.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-75.00%

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 offences1930.9546.15%
Anti-social behaviour419.600.00%
Burglary34.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.090.00%
Other theft22.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.518.33%
Public order113.41-50.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.38300.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Public order22.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.2850.00%
Burglary23.090.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-60.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.25400.00%
Burglary25.160.00%
Other theft12.060.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft15.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.060.00%
Bicycle theft12.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 202419
April 202413
March 202412
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1