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

Overview of Crime in ME16 8PJ

GATLAND LANE, ME16 8PJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8PJ, encompassing approximately 3222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farleigh Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Western Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elmstone Close with total crimes: 3

GATLAND LANE, ME16 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.769.09%
Possession of weapons23.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-90.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6257.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.41-23.08%
Drugs33.100.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.03-56.25%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 offences1611.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.96-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson34.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.34142.86%
Violence and sexual offences165.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.9633.33%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences128.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Shoplifting20.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.5515.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.6560.00%
Shoplifting52.48400.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8344.44%
Anti-social behaviour54.03150.00%
Shoplifting11.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences97.4512.50%
Shoplifting42.790.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5933.33%
Other theft32.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-57.14%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.960.00%
Shoplifting12.170.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20247
June 202416
May 202416
April 202412
March 202415
February 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 202316

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 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 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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