THE BROADWAY, ME12 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2RN

THE BROADWAY, ME12 2RN, Swale has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2RN, encompassing approximately 3233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME12 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Maples with total crimes: 5
  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 3
  • Noreen Avenue with total crimes: 3

THE BROADWAY, ME12 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4950.00%
Public order41.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.4966.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.59220.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 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 behaviour43.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.24-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-55.56%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5957.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.40350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78400.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences73.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

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 offences64.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202416
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Maples
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lapwing Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Noreen Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silverdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saxon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waverley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marina Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1