LAUREL ROAD, ME12 3TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3TW

LAUREL ROAD, ME12 3TW, Swale has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3TW 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 3TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3TW, encompassing approximately 2962 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME12 3TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brambles Close with total crimes: 3
  • Aspen Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 2

LAUREL ROAD, ME12 3TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7530.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3860.00%
Other crime42.700.00%
Shoplifting41.35100.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 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 offences86.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.70150.00%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In April 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 offences105.400.00%
Other theft23.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.3866.67%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-50.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.11-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour64.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Shoplifting21.01-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1588.89%
Shoplifting105.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4450.00%
Vehicle crime43.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%

In October 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 offences64.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-50.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 202412
January 202417
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 3TW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brambles Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Aspen Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nettle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hazel Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sorrel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tulip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Buttercup Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Daffodil Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lupin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1