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

Overview of Crime in ME12 3PL

HARPS AVENUE, ME12 3PL, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3PL, encompassing approximately 2567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3PL 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 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.06-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-50.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 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 behaviour78.5740.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.73-68.42%
Other crime32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.90216.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.400.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences66.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.340.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%

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 behaviour21.56-60.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.1225.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.84-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.5133.33%
Other crime11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.01266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.34-33.33%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences33.89-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-57.14%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202419
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 20249
January 202411
December 20233
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 3PL 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. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Larch End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1