HAM LANE, ME17 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2LJ

HAM LANE, ME17 2LJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2LJ, encompassing approximately 1347 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 2LJ area, explore the ME17 2LJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME17 2LJ area, visit the ME17 2LJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

ME17 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lenham with total crimes: 2

HAM LANE, ME17 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.84-28.57%
Shoplifting77.42250.00%
Public order15.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.45-33.33%
Shoplifting21.48-60.00%
Public order11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.84133.33%
Shoplifting55.19-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson33.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Public order21.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.55450.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2350.00%
Public order22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97100.00%
Shoplifting21.48-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-75.00%
Public order10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting512.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.71300.00%
Other theft12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.90250.00%
Shoplifting15.190.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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 behaviour47.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.97100.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-75.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-33.33%
Public order11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.61-33.33%
Other theft34.45200.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23200.00%
Public order12.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.390.00%
Public order26.680.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202414
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lenham
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Headcorn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Old School Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Honywood Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Honywood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Robins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1