SWADELANDS CLOSE, ME17 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2AF

SWADELANDS CLOSE, ME17 2AF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2AF, encompassing approximately 1206 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 2AF area, explore the ME17 2AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 1
  • Honywood Close with total crimes: 1

SWADELANDS CLOSE, ME17 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.46-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences24.14-66.67%
Public order11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.43250.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.80-50.00%
Public order14.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.41140.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.95300.00%
Shoplifting23.32-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.78-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences54.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.140.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.58450.00%
Vehicle crime49.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.320.00%
Public order12.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Shoplifting21.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-66.67%
Public order10.830.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.14150.00%
Vehicle crime34.14200.00%
Other theft12.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.970.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.32100.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.29-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.95133.33%
Public order25.800.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.140.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202412
June 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Old School Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Honywood Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Honywood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Robins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1