SANDLEWOOD COURT, ME16 0ZG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0ZG

SANDLEWOOD COURT, ME16 0ZG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.51 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0ZG 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 0ZG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0ZG, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME16 0ZG 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

SANDLEWOOD COURT, ME16 0ZG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences3515.5120.69%
Criminal damage and arson710.44-41.67%
Public order42.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-77.78%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.9011.54%
Criminal damage and arson128.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5812.50%
Public order52.68150.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.51-50.94%
Anti-social behaviour87.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.39100.00%
Other crime42.39300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order20.89-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.27-24.29%
Anti-social behaviour615.81-33.33%
Public order51.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-33.33%
Other theft31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7030.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour920.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.68100.00%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Public order41.4933.33%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.02-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour78.3540.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-76.92%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.9784.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.72225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8825.00%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.02-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour47.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Public order30.89-50.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.8622.22%
Criminal damage and arson1116.41-15.38%
Public order63.2820.00%
Shoplifting51.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.2740.62%
Criminal damage and arson1313.4262.50%
Other theft63.8850.00%
Public order51.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-40.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.60-37.25%
Criminal damage and arson89.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.39400.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Theft from the person31.19200.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5124.1688.89%
Criminal damage and arson915.2150.00%
Shoplifting52.68150.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Other crime21.490.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.790.00%
Other theft51.790.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 202426
June 202453
May 202470
April 202428
March 202446
February 202425
January 202455
December 202345
November 202332
October 202351
September 202327

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 202413
February 20244
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 0ZG 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. Springwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B2246
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keepers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. James Huxley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tarragon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coriander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fynamour Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1