WESTCLIFF DRIVE, ME12 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2LR

WESTCLIFF DRIVE, ME12 2LR, Swale has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2LR, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Lady Winter Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Close with total crimes: 1

WESTCLIFF DRIVE, ME12 2LR 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 offences45.77-33.33%
Other theft22.890.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.26100.00%
Possession of weapons34.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.89-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.16-75.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-80.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.61300.00%
Other crime12.890.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In March 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 offences47.930.00%
Other theft22.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.33-42.86%
Burglary12.890.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In January 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 offences77.93600.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.3350.00%
Public order12.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%

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 offences32.89-66.67%
Shoplifting12.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.540.00%
Vehicle crime26.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

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

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 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 2LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lady Winter Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Howard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Queens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1