ME12 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3AS

ME12 3AS, Swale has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3AS, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 3AS area, explore the ME12 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baird Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Halfway Road with total crimes: 1

ME12 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.73100.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0925.00%
Burglary33.110.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22166.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.980.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.49-70.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.33900.00%
Burglary26.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35400.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-85.71%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baird Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halfway Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lynsted Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1