FERNDALE CLOSE, ME12 3HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3HW

FERNDALE CLOSE, ME12 3HW, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3HW, encompassing approximately 1728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 3HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemary Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Admirals Walk with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

FERNDALE CLOSE, ME12 3HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5275.00%
Other theft24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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 offences58.1066.67%
Burglary32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.21-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78100.00%
Public order24.630.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.52300.00%
Vehicle crime14.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.31-66.67%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.47200.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 3HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rosemary Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Admirals Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Furze Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lynsted Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lowfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1