LEYSDOWN ROAD, ME12 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4EQ

LEYSDOWN ROAD, ME12 4EQ, Swale has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 162.97 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME12 postcode area, which has experienced 591 crimes and a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME12 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4EQ, encompassing approximately 147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME12 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vanity Road with total crimes: 9
  • Warden Bay Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Promenade with total crimes: 4

LEYSDOWN ROAD, ME12 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12162.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour481.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson327.16-40.00%
Other theft220.37100.00%
Vehicle crime113.580.00%
Public order16.790.00%
Theft from the person16.790.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8169.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences654.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson540.74150.00%
Drugs233.950.00%
Public order113.580.00%
Other crime16.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons16.790.00%
Other theft16.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9115.44-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour461.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson227.16-33.33%
Other crime213.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13190.13550.00%
Anti-social behaviour688.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.74200.00%
Other theft220.37100.00%
Shoplifting213.580.00%
Theft from the person113.580.00%
Robbery16.790.00%

In April 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 behaviour367.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.37-33.33%
Other theft113.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.79-50.00%
Drugs16.790.00%
Burglary16.790.00%
Other crime16.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences361.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour320.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.370.00%
Other theft113.580.00%

In February 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 offences227.160.00%
Public order113.580.00%
Other theft16.790.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour333.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.370.00%
Other theft16.790.00%

In December 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 offences327.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.580.00%
Other crime16.790.00%
Vehicle crime16.790.00%
Burglary16.790.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft333.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.37-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour581.480.00%
Other theft333.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences320.370.00%
Shoplifting120.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 20249
May 202413
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vanity Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Warden Bay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. The Promenade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grove Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leysdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1