WHEATSHEAF GARDENS, ME12 1YH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1YH

WHEATSHEAF GARDENS, ME12 1YH, Swale has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1YH 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 1YH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1YH, encompassing approximately 2842 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 1YH Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Agnes Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Cecil Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 2

WHEATSHEAF GARDENS, ME12 1YH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7437.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39-50.00%
Other theft32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-50.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9145.45%
Anti-social behaviour65.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11400.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.74-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour63.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-75.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.0716.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.81100.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3190.91%
Public order47.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9157.14%
Other theft53.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76100.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-50.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39-41.67%
Burglary52.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.220.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202416
June 202411
May 202421
April 202418
March 202421
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Agnes Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vincent Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Botany Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Estuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1