VINCENT GARDENS, ME12 1XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1XU

VINCENT GARDENS, ME12 1XU, Swale has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1XU 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 1XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1XU, encompassing approximately 5641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

ME12 1XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Berridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 7

VINCENT GARDENS, ME12 1XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.94-27.50%
Shoplifting145.1440.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.48-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-50.00%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.1390.48%
Anti-social behaviour127.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.1333.33%
Shoplifting102.13400.00%
Public order51.7725.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.75-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.72-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson92.6612.50%
Public order41.60300.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.35-77.78%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.89-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour224.4310.00%
Shoplifting93.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.42200.00%
Other theft51.0625.00%
Burglary50.89-16.67%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.792.78%
Anti-social behaviour206.5617.65%
Criminal damage and arson143.5455.56%
Shoplifting122.48-47.83%
Burglary62.13100.00%
Public order51.0666.67%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.080.00%
Shoplifting236.38666.67%
Anti-social behaviour174.0830.77%
Criminal damage and arson93.010.00%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Drugs30.53-25.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour136.3862.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.30125.00%
Possession of weapons41.60300.00%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.5350.00%
Public order30.53200.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.39-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour84.96-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-60.00%
Other theft40.71-20.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.4119.23%
Criminal damage and arson105.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.7728.57%
Shoplifting71.60250.00%
Other theft51.24150.00%
Burglary50.8966.67%
Public order10.89-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.28-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson74.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.2440.00%
Public order51.24-50.00%
Burglary30.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.29-5.26%
Public order106.38233.33%
Burglary61.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-50.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.770.00%
Burglary61.770.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202415
June 202422
May 202420
April 202417
March 202413
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202440
July 202421
June 202425
May 202437
April 202436
March 202436
February 202428
January 202431
December 202326
November 202336
October 202338

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20242
June 20249
May 202412
April 202423
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1XU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting14
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Berridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Clyde Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cavour Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Granville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. St Agnes Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Harris Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Vincent Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Halfway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Helen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Newcomen Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Winstanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Botany Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Shrubsole Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Invicta Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1