QUEENS WAY, ME12 1LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1LD

QUEENS WAY, ME12 1LD, Swale has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.41 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1LD 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 1LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1LD, encompassing approximately 905 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME12 1LD 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

QUEENS WAY, ME12 1LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-33.33%
Shoplifting22.210.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.99-16.67%
Public order311.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.31-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Other crime12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson28.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.21-66.67%
Other theft11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.62133.33%
Public order415.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4250.00%
Vehicle crime23.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.21-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.89350.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.52100.00%
Public order22.210.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.42-88.24%
Anti-social behaviour12.21-66.67%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.62112.50%
Anti-social behaviour318.78-62.50%
Other theft23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Other crime12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour836.46700.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson58.8466.67%
Public order55.520.00%
Shoplifting35.52200.00%
Other theft23.310.00%
Drugs12.210.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.57-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson37.73-25.00%
Other theft23.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.420.00%
Public order12.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 202414
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 202417
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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

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

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1LD 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. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1