ALDER CLOSE, ME12 1JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1JW

ALDER CLOSE, ME12 1JW, Swale has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.43 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1JW 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 1JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1JW, encompassing approximately 1268 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME12 1JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chilham Close with total crimes: 7
  • Linden Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Coats Avenue with total crimes: 5

ALDER CLOSE, ME12 1JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Other crime22.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Other theft11.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.92-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour69.46-33.33%
Public order34.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.36-75.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.5958.33%
Anti-social behaviour914.98800.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.09100.00%
Public order23.150.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.61-61.29%
Criminal damage and arson29.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-80.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3137.8393.75%
Vehicle crime524.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.94150.00%
Public order43.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.49-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour212.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-71.43%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.80375.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.9875.00%
Public order45.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15100.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.15-80.95%
Anti-social behaviour13.15-66.67%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.01110.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.55-62.50%
Other theft22.36-50.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-60.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.88700.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.3166.67%
Public order53.940.00%
Other theft43.94100.00%
Shoplifting33.15200.00%
Drugs12.360.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.31-40.00%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.940.00%
Bicycle theft12.360.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202419
June 202412
May 202431
April 202416
March 202419
February 20244
January 202421
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
December 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 1JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chilham Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Linden Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Coats Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Boxley Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1