HARPS AVENUE, ME12 3PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3PH

HARPS AVENUE, ME12 3PH, Swale has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3PH 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 3PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3PH, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 3PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 3
  • Prince Charles Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 3

HARPS AVENUE, ME12 3PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.17-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.27-14.29%
Public order21.95100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.60-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Other crime31.30200.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other crime10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.49-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.600.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.17175.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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 offences43.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.6040.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

In January 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 offences126.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

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 offences42.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-33.33%
Public order10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202420
June 20248
May 202411
April 20244
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 20242
April 20241
February 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lapwing Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Prince Charles Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larch End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saxon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1