ME12 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3LT

ME12 3LT, Swale has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3LT, encompassing approximately 3345 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME12 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brambles Close with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Nettle Way with total crimes: 2

ME12 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-33.33%
Shoplifting31.2050.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 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 offences86.28-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1762.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.890.00%
Other theft22.39-60.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07100.00%
Other theft52.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-62.50%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.98166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Shoplifting20.90-80.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brambles Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nettle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hazel Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darlington Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Tysoe Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Penny Cress Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Aster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turmine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1