ME12 3FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3FU

ME12 3FU, Swale has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3FU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME12 postcode area, which has experienced 591 crimes and a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME12 3FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3FU, encompassing approximately 3685 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

ME12 3FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minster Road with total crimes: 5
  • Camellia Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Maples with total crimes: 4

ME12 3FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.22-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6325.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other crime30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.21110.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Shoplifting41.09100.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 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 offences107.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.71600.00%
Other theft41.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.71300.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-16.67%
Other theft21.36-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.14-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-50.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1215.38%
Anti-social behaviour114.07175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.98100.00%
Shoplifting22.17-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2285.71%
Shoplifting103.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3666.67%
Public order11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences96.78-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-50.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.160.00%
Burglary42.170.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202421
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 202415
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Minster Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Camellia Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Maples
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Aspen Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brambles Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baneberry Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Lapwing Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nettle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thistle Hill Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lilac Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Coral Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nautilus Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Porter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clover Close
    Total1
    Other crime1