BOXLEY CLOSE, ME12 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1JL

BOXLEY CLOSE, ME12 1JL, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1JL, encompassing approximately 956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME12 1JL 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
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 2

BOXLEY CLOSE, ME12 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.550.00%
Other crime27.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.78-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour57.32-16.67%
Public order25.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.05225.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.270.00%
Public order12.090.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.18-42.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.87600.00%
Vehicle crime57.32400.00%
Public order45.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.14-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.23100.00%
Public order24.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.7383.33%
Anti-social behaviour211.50-71.43%
Drugs12.090.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.3250.00%
Other theft36.270.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1850.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
January 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 8 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 20241
May 20245
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1JL 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. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1