ASH GROVE, ME16 0AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0AD

ASH GROVE, ME16 0AD, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 0AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0AD, encompassing approximately 3123 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 0AD area, explore the ME16 0AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Fordingbridge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hazel Avenue with total crimes: 1

ASH GROVE, ME16 0AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.52-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting176.72142.86%
Violence and sexual offences25.440.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.16-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.200.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Shoplifting20.64-85.71%
Public order10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting145.767.69%
Vehicle crime24.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.44333.33%
Vehicle crime34.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.24-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.64-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.480.00%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.8425.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202417
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 202414
January 202413
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 0AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fordingbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Tichborne Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bramshott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1