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

Overview of Crime in ME12 2LQ

WARDS HILL ROAD, ME12 2LQ, Swale has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2LQ, encompassing approximately 1946 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 2LQ area, explore the ME12 2LQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME12 2LQ area, visit the ME12 2LQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME12 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lady Winter Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Whybornes Chase with total crimes: 1
  • Howard Close with total crimes: 1

WARDS HILL ROAD, ME12 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.60-66.67%
Other theft22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-25.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.0533.33%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.0850.00%
Shoplifting21.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
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 offences34.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.570.00%
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 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.19300.00%
Burglary24.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-33.33%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.08-16.67%
Shoplifting12.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.680.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lady Winter Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whybornes Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Howard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1