WESLEY CLOSE, ME16 9HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9HT

WESLEY CLOSE, ME16 9HT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9HT 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 9HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9HT, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 9HT area, explore the ME16 9HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 9HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • North Pole Road with total crimes: 2
  • Roberts Orchard Road with total crimes: 1

WESLEY CLOSE, ME16 9HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences44.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-75.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.68-72.73%
Other crime21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.06300.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30200.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60150.00%
Vehicle crime32.30200.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Other theft11.38-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.95100.00%
Other theft45.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.140.00%
Other crime12.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 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 offences65.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Springwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. North Pole Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Roberts Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mill Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Silverdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1