HAWTHORN AVENUE, ME12 1JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1JY

HAWTHORN AVENUE, ME12 1JY, Swale has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.82 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1JY 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 1JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1JY, encompassing approximately 1329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME12 1JY 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

HAWTHORN AVENUE, ME12 1JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.8258.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Other crime22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.30-45.45%
Public order49.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson13.01-75.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.5883.33%
Anti-social behaviour916.55800.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.77100.00%
Public order23.010.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

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 offences1212.04-58.62%
Criminal damage and arson29.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-80.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.1081.25%
Public order521.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7666.67%
Vehicle crime23.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.04-25.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.83233.33%
Criminal damage and arson715.0475.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.27100.00%
Public order43.010.00%
Other crime23.01100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.29-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson44.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-50.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In January 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 offences1923.32111.11%
Anti-social behaviour414.29-50.00%
Other theft23.010.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.77700.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.0266.67%
Public order53.760.00%
Shoplifting33.76200.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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 offences812.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.02-40.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

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 offences1219.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Bicycle theft12.260.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202422
June 202412
May 202429
April 202416
March 202420
February 20246
January 202419
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

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 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
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 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
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 1JY 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. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1