APPLEFORD DRIVE, ME12 2SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 2SY

APPLEFORD DRIVE, ME12 2SY, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This ME12 2SY 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 2SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 2SY, encompassing approximately 2643 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 2SY area, explore the ME12 2SY Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 2SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Noreen Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Darlington Drive with total crimes: 2

APPLEFORD DRIVE, ME12 2SY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 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 offences53.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4312.50%
Other crime33.40200.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0514.29%
Public order33.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.67-22.22%
Other crime22.65-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3228.57%
Other crime43.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences73.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%

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 offences53.78-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colwyn Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Noreen Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Darlington Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Appleford Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Marr Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Edwina Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silverdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marina Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1