ME12 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 4QG

ME12 4QG, Swale has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.08 per 1,000 population. This ME12 4QG 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 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 4QG, encompassing approximately 202 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME12 4QG Crime Hotspots

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

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

ME12 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences469.08-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson319.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.80-50.00%
Public order214.800.00%
Other theft19.870.00%
Vehicle crime14.93-66.67%

In August 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 offences13138.1744.44%
Anti-social behaviour664.15-45.45%
Vehicle crime329.610.00%
Burglary214.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.87-66.67%
Theft from the person19.870.00%
Other theft14.93-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11187.51175.00%
Violence and sexual offences954.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson644.41200.00%
Other theft629.61100.00%
Drugs329.610.00%
Possession of weapons214.800.00%
Other crime19.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences893.76-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour439.48-33.33%
Other theft319.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.80-33.33%
Other crime19.870.00%
Burglary14.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17167.77325.00%
Anti-social behaviour683.890.00%
Other theft429.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.74200.00%
Shoplifting214.800.00%
Theft from the person19.870.00%
Robbery14.930.00%

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 behaviour669.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.740.00%
Drugs14.930.00%
Burglary14.930.00%
Other crime14.930.00%

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 offences539.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.670.00%

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 offences219.740.00%
Other theft19.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour324.67200.00%
Other theft114.800.00%
Other crime14.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.800.00%

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 offences644.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime129.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.930.00%
Burglary14.93-50.00%

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 offences978.950.00%
Other theft244.410.00%
Public order29.870.00%
Burglary29.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 202417
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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