PLOVER ROAD, ME12 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3EQ

PLOVER ROAD, ME12 3EQ, Swale has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3EQ, encompassing approximately 3534 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brambles Close with total crimes: 3
  • Aspen Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 2

PLOVER ROAD, ME12 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.83-28.57%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.830.00%
Other crime41.980.00%
Shoplifting41.13100.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.66-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.26133.33%
Shoplifting21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3662.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.3914.29%
Other theft22.26-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.9833.33%
Drugs31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-62.50%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.36-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Shoplifting20.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2042.86%
Shoplifting102.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences75.3875.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour43.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.13-33.33%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brambles Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Aspen Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nettle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hazel Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tulip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Buttercup Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Daffodil Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Turmine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1