FRESHLAND ROAD, ME16 0WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0WJ

FRESHLAND ROAD, ME16 0WJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0WJ 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 0WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0WJ, encompassing approximately 2964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME16 0WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Parsley Way with total crimes: 3

FRESHLAND ROAD, ME16 0WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.507.69%
Criminal damage and arson69.44-50.00%
Public order32.02-40.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.54-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson128.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.05500.00%
Public order52.02150.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.84-34.88%
Criminal damage and arson109.44100.00%
Public order23.37-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.94-33.85%
Anti-social behaviour614.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Other theft31.01-40.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6531.37109.68%
Anti-social behaviour821.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7050.00%
Other theft52.02400.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.85-29.55%
Criminal damage and arson410.46-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.9583.33%
Criminal damage and arson1314.84333.33%
Other theft44.38300.00%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.83-56.36%
Shoplifting38.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-60.00%
Public order20.67-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5528.6761.76%
Criminal damage and arson1218.5533.33%
Public order64.0520.00%
Shoplifting52.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69400.00%
Other crime21.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.57-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson911.4728.57%
Other theft73.0440.00%
Public order52.3625.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.360.00%
Other theft52.360.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Theft from the person31.350.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 20243
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202428
June 202443
May 202465
April 202431
March 202444
February 202424
January 202455
December 202334
November 202335

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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 0WJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Victoria Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Parsley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Saxon Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coriander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Watermill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1