FROYLE CLOSE, ME16 0RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0RQ

FROYLE CLOSE, ME16 0RQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0RQ 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 0RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0RQ, encompassing approximately 3169 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Eynsford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chilham Road with total crimes: 2

FROYLE CLOSE, ME16 0RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.36250.00%
Shoplifting52.21-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.26142.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.10-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting105.6866.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.160.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
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
Shoplifting64.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.890.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.47-75.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.6314.29%
Violence and sexual offences35.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting145.36366.67%
Vehicle crime24.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7925.00%
Shoplifting31.58-40.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.79-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.5833.33%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-25.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 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 20244
February 202416
January 202414
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eynsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Chilham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grace Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cheriton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Tichborne Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bramshott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1