WESTWOOD CLOSE, ME17 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2BW

WESTWOOD CLOSE, ME17 2BW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2BW, encompassing approximately 571 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loder Close with total crimes: 2
  • Honywood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WESTWOOD CLOSE, ME17 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.00-25.00%
Shoplifting15.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour17.00-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.7575.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.75100.00%
Shoplifting17.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.25-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.500.00%
Shoplifting13.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime15.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.750.00%
Other theft13.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.75-50.00%
Other theft13.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-66.67%

In November 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 offences414.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.000.00%
Public order15.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.500.00%
Public order25.250.00%
Burglary13.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 2BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Loder Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Honywood Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1