WEYHILL CLOSE, ME14 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5SQ

WEYHILL CLOSE, ME14 5SQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5SQ, encompassing approximately 2235 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Roman Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Cooling Close with total crimes: 2

WEYHILL CLOSE, ME14 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.5011.11%
Violence and sexual offences64.470.00%
Other crime12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.74-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences64.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68400.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.2957.14%
Violence and sexual offences44.92100.00%
Public order21.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.95-46.15%
Public order43.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.8430.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.820.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting1010.29-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences34.47-78.57%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.97366.67%
Shoplifting146.2640.00%
Drugs16.260.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.2911.11%
Vehicle crime74.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1350.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.030.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.16-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.030.00%
Other theft12.240.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.29-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences56.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1915.21137.50%
Violence and sexual offences58.50-28.57%
Burglary42.240.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.130.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 202414
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20247
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 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
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Emsworth Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Roman Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cooling Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Luddenham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heath Wood Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1