ME17 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2LH

ME17 2LH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2LH, encompassing approximately 832 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME17 2LH 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

ME17 2LH 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 offences613.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.8160.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.610.00%
Public order22.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.400.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

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 offences515.610.00%
Vehicle crime36.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.60100.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%

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 offences510.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.60-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.21500.00%
Other theft17.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

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 behaviour12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-80.00%

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 offences616.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.210.00%
Other theft26.010.00%
Public order12.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.41100.00%
Public order24.800.00%
Burglary12.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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

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 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

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 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2LH 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