ME12 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2BT

ME12 2BT, Swale has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.94 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2BT, encompassing approximately 1534 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 2BT area, explore the ME12 2BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-58.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Street with total crimes: 8
  • Alma Street with total crimes: 7
  • James Street with total crimes: 3

ME12 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.94-58.62%
Anti-social behaviour67.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Other crime21.96100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.93141.67%
Anti-social behaviour818.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.210.00%
Drugs31.9650.00%
Other theft21.96-33.33%
Other crime11.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Other crime31.96-25.00%
Other theft31.96-25.00%
Drugs21.96100.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.55-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour57.82-16.67%
Other theft43.26100.00%
Other crime42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-57.14%
Drugs11.960.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.1111.76%
Criminal damage and arson712.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.56500.00%
Other theft23.91100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.94-32.00%
Burglary211.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-88.89%
Drugs10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson916.29125.00%
Public order45.87300.00%
Vehicle crime42.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Burglary21.96100.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.69-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson46.52-66.67%
Burglary12.610.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson1214.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.82200.00%
Other crime33.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Burglary11.30-66.67%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.55-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson49.120.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Drugs21.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson420.86100.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Theft from the person21.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Other crime10.65-83.33%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-83.33%

In October 2023, 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 offences1620.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.430.00%
Other crime63.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.910.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202429
July 202412
June 202412
May 202419
April 202417
March 202425
February 202410
January 202422
December 202314
November 202332
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Richmond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alma Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. James Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Seager Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Jefferson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Unity Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1