ME12 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3JQ

ME12 3JQ, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3JQ, encompassing approximately 1360 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME12 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Tysoe Court with total crimes: 2
  • Admirals Walk with total crimes: 2

ME12 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.820.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

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 offences35.15-62.50%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 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 offences811.03100.00%
Other crime25.880.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.68-33.33%
Other crime22.94100.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.09200.00%
Other crime14.410.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.88-66.67%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.41100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.09-28.57%
Possession of weapons23.680.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6240.00%
Vehicle crime15.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.620.00%
Robbery13.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
November 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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
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 3JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colwyn Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Tysoe Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Admirals Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lowfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1