KETLEY CLOSE, ME12 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4EL

KETLEY CLOSE, ME12 4EL, Swale has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.67 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4EL, encompassing approximately 244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME12 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Farm Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Hunsdon Close with total crimes: 1

KETLEY CLOSE, ME12 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson220.48100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour440.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences316.3950.00%
Vehicle crime212.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour332.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.19-33.33%
Public order18.190.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson324.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.290.00%
Burglary18.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.390.00%
Burglary14.100.00%
Vehicle crime14.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences220.48100.00%
Public order18.190.00%
Vehicle crime14.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.29-50.00%
Other crime14.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.100.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime340.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.19-60.00%
Other theft28.190.00%
Burglary18.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.290.00%
Possession of weapons14.100.00%
Vehicle crime14.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Farm Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hunsdon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1