HERON PLACE, ME16 0FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0FD

HERON PLACE, ME16 0FD, Maidstone has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0FD 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 0FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0FD, encompassing approximately 1696 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME16 0FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Magpie Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chilham Road with total crimes: 2

HERON PLACE, ME16 0FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.95-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.48200.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-40.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.950.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.30-20.00%
Shoplifting32.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.43-16.67%
Shoplifting52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48200.00%
Other theft23.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-50.00%
Public order11.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.0225.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Magpie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chilham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bluebell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heron Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Robin Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lamberhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cheriton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1