WARDS HILL ROAD, ME12 2LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2LL

WARDS HILL ROAD, ME12 2LL, Swale has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2LL 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 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2LL, encompassing approximately 1947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 2LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lady Winter Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Kings Court with total crimes: 1
  • Whybornes Chase with total crimes: 1

WARDS HILL ROAD, ME12 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.13-50.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.11150.00%
Vehicle crime12.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1366.67%
Shoplifting22.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.220.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.62-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.65-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson13.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.24450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.65-60.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.6225.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.57-66.67%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.050.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 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 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 2LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lady Winter Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whybornes Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Howard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Queens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Back Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1