GATLAND LANE, ME16 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8PF

GATLAND LANE, ME16 8PF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8PF, encompassing approximately 3747 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME16 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hambledon Court with total crimes: 5
  • Farleigh Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Western Road with total crimes: 4

GATLAND LANE, ME16 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5430.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-90.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8185.71%
Anti-social behaviour103.47-28.57%
Drugs32.670.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.007.69%
Violence and sexual offences73.74-56.25%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.67-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour134.27-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson33.47-25.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5458.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.07142.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.5433.33%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6114.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.2760.00%
Shoplifting52.13400.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1455.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.7466.67%
Shoplifting11.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.940.00%
Shoplifting42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.07-18.18%
Other theft32.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.07-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-57.14%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.800.00%
Shoplifting11.870.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 202419
April 202412
March 202416
February 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 8PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hambledon Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Farleigh Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Western Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Elmstone Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bazalgette Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Shelley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. A26
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tonbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Laurels
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hartnup Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Farnborough Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Burghclere Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1