ABBEY CLOSE, ME12 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3SZ

ABBEY CLOSE, ME12 3SZ, Swale has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3SZ, encompassing approximately 1859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME12 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Charles Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tams Gardens with total crimes: 3

ABBEY CLOSE, ME12 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-50.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 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 offences912.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69300.00%
Possession of weapons22.150.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7633.33%
Burglary12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.9950.00%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-66.67%
Shoplifting21.08-33.33%
Other crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.61100.00%
Shoplifting33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.23-70.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7642.86%
Other theft25.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.30-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23100.00%
Public order12.150.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.15100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.450.00%
Burglary33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 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.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prince Charles Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Tams Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Queens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Back Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1