ME12 4PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4PX

ME12 4PX, Swale has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.29 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4PX 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 4PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4PX, encompassing approximately 264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

ME12 4PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vanity Road with total crimes: 3
  • Eastern Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nutts Avenue with total crimes: 3

ME12 4PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences764.29-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson326.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.35-57.14%
Public order211.35100.00%
Other theft17.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.78-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17139.9370.00%
Anti-social behaviour764.29-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson426.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime315.130.00%
Other theft211.35-66.67%
Burglary27.560.00%
Public order17.560.00%
Theft from the person13.780.00%

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 behaviour11147.49120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1041.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson637.82200.00%
Other theft622.69100.00%
Drugs322.690.00%
Possession of weapons211.350.00%
Other crime17.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1083.20-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour537.82-16.67%
Other theft318.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.35-60.00%
Other crime17.560.00%
Burglary13.780.00%

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 offences19143.71375.00%
Anti-social behaviour671.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson522.69400.00%
Other theft418.910.00%
Shoplifting215.130.00%
Theft from the person17.560.00%
Robbery13.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour652.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences422.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.130.00%
Drugs13.780.00%
Burglary13.780.00%
Other crime13.780.00%

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 offences530.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.910.00%

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 offences215.130.00%
Other theft17.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.780.00%

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 behaviour422.69300.00%
Other theft115.130.00%
Other crime13.780.00%

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 offences522.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.910.00%

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 offences634.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime122.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.780.00%
Burglary13.78-50.00%

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 offences960.510.00%
Other theft234.040.00%
Public order27.560.00%
Burglary27.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.560.00%

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 offences968.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour634.040.00%
Other theft222.690.00%
Shoplifting17.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202410
June 202410
May 202419
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Vanity Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Eastern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nutts Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grove Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leysdown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wing Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Promenade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1