UNION ROAD, ME12 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2HN

UNION ROAD, ME12 2HN, Swale has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2HN, encompassing approximately 2163 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME12 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Charles Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tams Gardens with total crimes: 3

UNION ROAD, ME12 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.25-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77-50.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.7033.33%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Shoplifting21.39-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7733.33%
Shoplifting31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 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 offences45.55-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0937.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.090.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson13.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.77200.00%
Public order12.770.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences64.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202411
February 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 2HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prince Charles Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Tams Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lady Winter Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whybornes Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Howard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Queens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Back Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1