MINSTER ROAD, ME12 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3LP

MINSTER ROAD, ME12 3LP, Swale has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3LP 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 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3LP, encompassing approximately 3431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME12 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Maples with total crimes: 5
  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 3
  • Noreen Avenue with total crimes: 3

MINSTER ROAD, ME12 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5425.00%
Public order41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-20.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.33433.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.080.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In May 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 offences64.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour43.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences95.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-80.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5880.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.62350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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 offences64.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202416
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Maples
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lapwing Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Noreen Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silverdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saxon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Public order1