ORCHARD WAY, ME12 4DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4DS

ORCHARD WAY, ME12 4DS, Swale has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.93 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4DS, encompassing approximately 816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-64.58% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 4DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 21
  • St Georges Avenue with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD WAY, ME12 4DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.93-64.58%
Other crime220.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%
Drugs11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4866.11128.57%
Criminal damage and arson358.76200.00%
Drugs13.670.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.50-8.70%
Other crime625.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.35-80.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2344.07-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson528.16-44.44%
Public order36.120.00%
Other crime33.67-40.00%
Drugs23.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2852.6486.67%
Criminal damage and arson934.28800.00%
Other crime511.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour16.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.3825.00%
Other crime718.36600.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.570.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.59-57.14%
Burglary114.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime11.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2845.3016.67%
Other crime434.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.90-42.86%
Public order14.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2441.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson729.38600.00%
Other theft18.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other crime11.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.04-36.84%
Other crime414.6933.33%
Vehicle crime14.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.18-52.50%
Criminal damage and arson623.26100.00%
Other crime37.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.67100.00%
Public order22.45-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4059.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson348.970.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.670.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202448
July 202421
June 202423
May 202428
April 202415
March 202412
February 202428
January 202424
December 202312
November 202319
October 202340

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 4DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Georges Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1