WICKHAM PLACE, ME17 2PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2PF

WICKHAM PLACE, ME17 2PF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2PF 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 2PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2PF, encompassing approximately 945 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 2PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wealden Square with total crimes: 1
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 1

WICKHAM PLACE, ME17 2PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.46-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences14.23-80.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.87250.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.4025.00%
Other theft25.290.00%
Public order12.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.23200.00%
Shoplifting23.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.52-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.81400.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.580.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.520.00%
Shoplifting22.12-60.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.58400.00%
Other theft25.290.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.06-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.230.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Burglary13.170.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.35100.00%
Other theft14.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.290.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233

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
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 2PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Wealden Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old School Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Robbery1