ME12 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3RB

ME12 3RB, Swale has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3RB 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 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3RB, encompassing approximately 2804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3RB 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
  • Prince Charles Avenue with total crimes: 3

ME12 3RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.14-25.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.5660.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.14300.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.91133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.99-16.67%
Burglary21.780.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1450.00%
Other crime22.140.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.57-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-60.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.70-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences95.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2133.33%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

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 offences32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

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 arson22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%

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 offences33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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 2 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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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 3RB 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. Prince Charles Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Public order1