RIVERS WALK, ME17 2JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2JT

RIVERS WALK, ME17 2JT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2JT 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 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2JT, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME17 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lenham with total crimes: 2
  • Loder Close with total crimes: 2

RIVERS WALK, ME17 2JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.11-50.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour210.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.070.00%

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 offences1217.6320.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order22.07100.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In May 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 offences515.550.00%
Vehicle crime35.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-33.33%
Other crime12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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 offences59.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.15100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.44250.00%
Other theft17.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-66.67%
Drugs11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.29200.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.22400.00%
Other theft25.180.00%
Public order12.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.3366.67%
Public order25.180.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 2JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lenham
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Loder Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Honywood Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Honywood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Robins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1