CHARTWELL DRIVE, ME16 0WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0WS

CHARTWELL DRIVE, ME16 0WS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0WS 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 0WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0WS, encompassing approximately 2738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME16 0WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 2

CHARTWELL DRIVE, ME16 0WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.3416.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.59-61.54%
Public order41.83-33.33%
Other crime21.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.09-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson139.1330.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.750.00%
Public order62.19500.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.70-36.96%
Criminal damage and arson1010.5966.67%
Other theft23.65-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.47-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson616.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-37.50%
Public order31.830.00%
Other theft31.10-40.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6431.77120.69%
Anti-social behaviour823.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9250.00%
Other theft52.19150.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Robbery11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.97-30.95%
Criminal damage and arson410.59-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Public order20.73100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.2855.56%
Criminal damage and arson1115.34266.67%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.61-43.75%
Vehicle crime49.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-76.92%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.5671.43%
Criminal damage and arson1317.5362.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.75400.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.230.00%
Other theft62.920.00%
Public order42.190.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202429
June 202446
May 202464
April 202429
March 202442
February 202427
January 202448
December 202328

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 202413
December 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 0WS 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. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fordingbridge Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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