ME17 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2LN

ME17 2LN, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2LN, encompassing approximately 1087 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 2LN area, explore the ME17 2LN 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 (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 2LN 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 2LN 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 offences611.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson35.520.00%
Drugs12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.88-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour210.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5544.44%
Anti-social behaviour411.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.7280.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.280.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-66.67%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In May 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 offences513.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

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 offences58.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.76-50.00%

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 offences49.20-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

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 offences711.04250.00%
Other theft16.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

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 theft26.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.440.00%
Other theft34.600.00%
Public order22.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.280.00%
Public order25.520.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
November 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
November 20237
October 20236

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 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 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LN 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. Headcorn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Honywood Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Honywood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Robins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1