HEATH WOOD DRIVE, ME14 5GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5GU

HEATH WOOD DRIVE, ME14 5GU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.60 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5GU 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 5GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5GU, encompassing approximately 1031 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME14 5GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Heath Wood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Netley Close with total crimes: 1

HEATH WOOD DRIVE, ME14 5GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.6011.11%
Vehicle crime19.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-80.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.35-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences58.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.850.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.4857.14%
Other crime110.660.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.60-46.15%
Other theft26.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.940.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.3830.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Drugs11.940.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1022.29-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences39.69-25.00%
Burglary22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Theft from the person21.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.940.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.57300.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.4411.11%
Vehicle crime49.690.00%
Other crime13.880.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.72-33.33%
Other theft11.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.57-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.72200.00%
Drugs12.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.380.00%
Vehicle crime214.540.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202410
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

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May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 5GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Emsworth Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Heath Wood Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1