ME12 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4LB

ME12 4LB, Swale has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 154.44 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4LB, encompassing approximately 233 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME12 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Vanity Road with total crimes: 9
  • The Promenade with total crimes: 4

ME12 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16154.4460.00%
Anti-social behaviour768.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson430.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime317.160.00%
Other theft212.870.00%
Burglary28.580.00%
Public order18.580.00%
Theft from the person14.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11141.57175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1047.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson542.90150.00%
Drugs221.450.00%
Possession of weapons28.580.00%
Other theft28.58100.00%
Other crime18.580.00%

In June 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 offences1081.51-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour442.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson217.16-60.00%
Other crime18.580.00%
Other theft14.29-75.00%
Burglary14.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19163.02850.00%
Anti-social behaviour681.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson525.74400.00%
Other theft421.450.00%
Shoplifting217.160.00%
Theft from the person18.580.00%
Robbery14.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour651.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.74-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.580.00%
Drugs14.290.00%
Burglary14.290.00%
Other crime14.290.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences534.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.160.00%
Other theft18.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour425.74300.00%
Other theft117.160.00%
Other crime14.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime125.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.290.00%
Burglary14.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences964.350.00%
Other theft238.610.00%
Burglary28.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.580.00%
Public order14.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences977.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour638.610.00%
Other theft225.740.00%
Shoplifting18.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202410
June 202410
May 202419
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Vanity Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Promenade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nutts Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eastern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shellness Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Grove Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leysdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Manor Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1