ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 1BJ

ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.71 per 1,000 population. This ME17 1BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME17 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME17 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 1BJ, encompassing approximately 225 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME17 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting317.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.42200.00%
Shoplifting313.28200.00%
Other theft213.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.430.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting213.280.00%
Other crime18.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting326.57-66.67%
Other theft213.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.860.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting944.280.00%
Other theft139.850.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18.860.00%
Other crime14.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting322.14-25.00%
Other theft213.28100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting422.140.00%
Other theft117.710.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting431.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.71100.00%
Other theft18.860.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft113.280.00%
Vehicle crime14.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 1BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1