HERMITAGE LANE, ME16 9NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9NR

HERMITAGE LANE, ME16 9NR, Maidstone has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9NR 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 9NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9NR, encompassing approximately 3799 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME16 9NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Parsley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Springwood Close with total crimes: 3

HERMITAGE LANE, ME16 9NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6347.62%
Criminal damage and arson78.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-62.50%
Public order30.79-40.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-16.67%
Public order51.32150.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.37-52.27%
Anti-social behaviour85.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.1150.00%
Other crime51.58400.00%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Public order21.05-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour711.58-30.00%
Public order61.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-20.00%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6625.53120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1017.3711.11%
Other theft52.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32150.00%
Other crime31.3250.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour97.8980.00%
Public order32.3750.00%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-81.82%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.1655.56%
Criminal damage and arson1111.05175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8925.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.42-47.06%
Vehicle crime47.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Shoplifting30.79-40.00%
Public order30.79-50.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.7418.60%
Criminal damage and arson1013.42-23.08%
Public order62.6320.00%
Shoplifting51.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.5322.86%
Criminal damage and arson1311.3262.50%
Other theft63.4250.00%
Public order51.580.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.32-31.37%
Criminal damage and arson89.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.11400.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Other theft41.32100.00%
Theft from the person31.05200.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.420.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 202421
June 202444
May 202466
April 202430
March 202442
February 202427
January 202451
December 202343
November 202335
October 202351

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 202411
February 20244
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parsley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Springwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B2246
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keepers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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