LOVETT CLOSE, ME16 9GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9GQ

LOVETT CLOSE, ME16 9GQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9GQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 9GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9GQ, encompassing approximately 1781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 9GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Rede Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Fullingpits Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Barming Walk with total crimes: 1

LOVETT CLOSE, ME16 9GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.74-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.81-40.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.10166.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.49-28.57%
Other crime42.810.00%
Other theft12.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.930.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3050.00%
Shoplifting23.370.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences68.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.98100.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Shoplifting31.68-40.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.61400.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.49100.00%
Burglary12.250.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.05100.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10125.00%
Shoplifting55.05150.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 9GQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Long Rede Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fullingpits Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Barming Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Copper Beech Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hermitage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kennel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broke Wood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bridle Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Keepers Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1