ME12 3QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3QU

ME12 3QU, Swale has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3QU 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 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3QU, encompassing approximately 1158 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tams Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 1
  • Windmill Rise with total crimes: 1

ME12 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences34.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-66.67%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.3250.00%
Public order12.590.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.73100.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73100.00%
Burglary11.730.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.45100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.180.00%
Public order12.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

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September 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

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June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20236

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

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January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tams Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windmill Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1