THE HEDGES, ME14 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2JW

THE HEDGES, ME14 2JW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.71 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME14 postcode area, which has experienced 376 crimes and a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME14 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2JW, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME14 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Road with total crimes: 2
  • Barnhurst Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bannister Road with total crimes: 1

THE HEDGES, ME14 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-80.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences53.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 2JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Byron Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Barnhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bannister Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. North Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1