DORSET ROAD, ME12 1LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1LP

DORSET ROAD, ME12 1LP, Swale has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.32 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1LP 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 1LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1LP, encompassing approximately 986 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1LP 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
  • Bridgewater Road with total crimes: 2

DORSET ROAD, ME12 1LP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.10-50.00%
Public order23.040.00%
Other crime12.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.08100.00%
Other crime12.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.17-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.140.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.36-11.76%
Other theft315.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.39183.33%
Criminal damage and arson417.2433.33%
Public order34.060.00%
Other crime23.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03100.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.0850.00%
Drugs23.040.00%
Burglary12.03-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.13-40.00%
Burglary23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-33.33%
Other theft12.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.08400.00%
Public order45.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.06200.00%
Shoplifting33.04200.00%
Drugs13.040.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.17-12.50%
Vehicle crime17.100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.110.00%
Bicycle theft14.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 202424
April 202415
March 202417
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 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 1LP 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. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queensway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Almond Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1