HOWARD DRIVE, ME16 0QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0QF

HOWARD DRIVE, ME16 0QF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0QF 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 0QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0QF, encompassing approximately 2951 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapelfield Way with total crimes: 5
  • Caldecott Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 1

HOWARD DRIVE, ME16 0QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3966.67%
Other theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.3733.33%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.68-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7620.00%
Other theft52.030.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chapelfield Way
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Caldecott Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bergamot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fordingbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cranford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1