BUCKTHORNE ROAD, ME12 3TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3TJ

BUCKTHORNE ROAD, ME12 3TJ, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3TJ 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 3TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3TJ, encompassing approximately 2431 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 3TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brambles Close with total crimes: 3
  • Nettle Way with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Avenue with total crimes: 2

BUCKTHORNE ROAD, ME12 3TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-60.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 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 offences106.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.1133.33%
Other crime11.650.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.70-14.29%
Other crime12.470.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.88100.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-66.67%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-75.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour55.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.060.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In October 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 offences43.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brambles Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Nettle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hazel Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. A2500
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Penny Cress Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Aster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turmine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1