WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, ME16 0NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0NJ

WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, ME16 0NJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.09 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 0NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0NJ, encompassing approximately 2768 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME16 0NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fordingbridge Close with total crimes: 2

WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, ME16 0NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.0947.06%
Criminal damage and arson59.03-16.67%
Public order41.81-33.33%
Other crime31.440.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.81-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson66.14-25.00%
Public order62.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.170.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.28-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson87.9560.00%
Other theft22.89-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.00-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.890.00%
Public order31.8150.00%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6029.98106.90%
Anti-social behaviour921.6780.00%
Other theft53.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8166.67%
Public order21.810.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.45-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour510.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-57.14%
Public order21.08100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.7848.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.73-41.86%
Vehicle crime49.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-75.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.7659.26%
Criminal damage and arson1215.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.33300.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.70-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson89.7560.00%
Other theft62.8920.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.590.00%
Other theft511.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Public order41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Theft from the person31.440.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 202422
June 202436
May 202460
April 202429
March 202437
February 202425
January 202443
December 202327
November 202333

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fordingbridge Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Perrymede Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chapelfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parsonage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Watermill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trevor Drive
    Total1
    Public order1