THE HEDGEROW, ME14 5TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5TG

THE HEDGEROW, ME14 5TG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5TG 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 5TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5TG, encompassing approximately 2327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME14 5TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exton Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Rampion Close with total crimes: 2
  • Grove Green Lane with total crimes: 1

THE HEDGEROW, ME14 5TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.31-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.73300.00%
Vehicle crime11.72-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.02250.00%
Vehicle crime26.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0230.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.45-44.44%
Other theft24.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8812.50%
Other theft37.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.88-5.88%
Public order26.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-87.50%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.616.25%
Vehicle crime87.310.00%
Other theft33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.8860.00%
Other theft36.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.30150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20248

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
November 20233

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20244
June 202413
May 202410
April 202418
March 202416
February 202417
January 202416
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exton Gardens
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. Rampion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Grove Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Henbane Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harrow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shepherds Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1