ME12 3FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3FQ

ME12 3FQ, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3FQ 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 3FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3FQ, encompassing approximately 1896 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Darlington Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Tysoe Court with total crimes: 2

ME12 3FQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.27100.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In July 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 behaviour22.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.33-25.00%
Other crime23.160.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.600.00%
Vehicle crime44.22300.00%
Public order32.11200.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38166.67%
Other crime24.220.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.80-40.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64-16.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8020.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64-37.50%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

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 3FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colwyn Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Darlington Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tysoe Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Admirals Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Appleford Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Marr Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Silverdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1