GROOM WAY, ME17 2QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 2QF

GROOM WAY, ME17 2QF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This ME17 2QF 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 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 2QF, encompassing approximately 674 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 2QF area, explore the ME17 2QF 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wealden Square with total crimes: 1
  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 1

GROOM WAY, ME17 2QF 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
Shoplifting410.38-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences15.93-50.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting722.25250.00%
Other theft210.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.97-66.67%
Burglary11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

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 offences417.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.930.00%
Shoplifting24.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.90-60.00%
Other theft15.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1023.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.830.00%
Public order15.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

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 behaviour213.350.00%
Shoplifting22.97-60.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.38400.00%
Other theft17.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.38300.00%
Burglary15.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

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 offences313.3550.00%
Vehicle crime34.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.450.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.450.00%
Other theft12.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 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

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 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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Wealden Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Robbery1