CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2PJ

CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2PJ, encompassing approximately 1159 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 2PJ area, explore the ME17 2PJ 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: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 2PJ 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

CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.76-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.45-66.67%
Public order11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.80250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.04-25.00%
Other theft25.170.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.66166.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.90300.00%
Shoplifting23.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.62-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.590.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.6250.00%
Vehicle crime32.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.59100.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour29.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Shoplifting21.72-60.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Public order10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.21400.00%
Vehicle crime34.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5950.00%
Other theft22.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.450.00%
Shoplifting11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72100.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.86-75.00%

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
Shoplifting46.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.450.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-66.67%

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 offences39.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.900.00%
Other theft15.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
November 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2PJ 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. Honywood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Robbery1