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

Overview of Crime in ME12 1LF

QUEENS WAY, ME12 1LF, Swale has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.96 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1LF 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 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1LF, encompassing approximately 696 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Coats Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 2

QUEENS WAY, ME12 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences922.96125.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.910.00%
Shoplifting24.300.00%
Other theft12.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.480.00%
Public order25.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.74200.00%
Public order14.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.91-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson27.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.870.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.6583.33%
Burglary115.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%

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 offences617.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour28.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.870.00%
Other theft22.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.78600.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.870.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.0450.00%
Other theft14.300.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.52233.33%
Anti-social behaviour214.35-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-50.00%
Other theft12.870.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour530.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.17300.00%
Public order35.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.30-50.00%
Shoplifting34.30200.00%
Drugs14.300.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.7850.00%
Other theft28.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.870.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 arson414.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.740.00%
Public order15.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 1LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linden Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Coats Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1