LOVE LANE, ME12 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2LW

LOVE LANE, ME12 2LW, Swale has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2LW, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lady Winter Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Close with total crimes: 1
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 1

LOVE LANE, ME12 2LW 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 offences55.85-28.57%
Other theft23.250.00%
Burglary21.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.950.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.60100.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Shoplifting21.30-33.33%
Public order11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences68.44200.00%
Vehicle crime23.900.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.95-71.43%
Public order11.300.00%

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 offences79.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.55-60.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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 behaviour55.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.25-66.67%
Public order11.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.900.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

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 2LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lady Winter Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Howard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Queens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Back Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1