ME12 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4LU

ME12 4LU, Swale has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.66 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4LU, encompassing approximately 457 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 4LU area, explore the ME12 4LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groveway with total crimes: 4
  • Warden Bay Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Clements Road with total crimes: 2

ME12 4LU 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.66-44.44%
Vehicle crime110.920.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Public order12.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.02125.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.10100.00%
Public order18.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.370.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Theft from the person12.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.10500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.29150.00%
Other theft110.92-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.18-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.21500.00%
Other theft213.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.18-85.71%
Robbery12.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.370.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.02500.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.550.00%
Other crime12.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.180.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

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September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

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June 20241
November 20231

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

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June 20241

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

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February 20241

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

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December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Groveway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Warden Bay Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Clements Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sea View Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1