ME12 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3LW

ME12 3LW, Swale has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3LW, encompassing approximately 3312 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aspen Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 3

ME12 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0428.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-50.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.02-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.1125.00%
Other crime31.51200.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.41-50.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences76.34-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.34-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.74175.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-20.00%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

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 offences55.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aspen Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Lapwing Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Hazel Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Minster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Larch End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saxon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Public order1