WINCH CLOSE, ME17 3FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 3FY

WINCH CLOSE, ME17 3FY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.73 per 1,000 population. This ME17 3FY 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 3FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 3FY, encompassing approximately 660 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 3FY area, explore the ME17 3FY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME17 3FY area, visit the ME17 3FY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME17 3FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bircholt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laight Road with total crimes: 3
  • Baker Road with total crimes: 2

WINCH CLOSE, ME17 3FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.060.00%
Shoplifting36.06200.00%
Other theft24.55-50.00%
Burglary13.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft418.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.06-63.64%
Burglary26.060.00%
Shoplifting13.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1145.4510.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.67-28.57%
Public order47.580.00%
Vehicle crime36.060.00%
Shoplifting34.55200.00%
Possession of weapons34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1033.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour715.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson210.610.00%
Bicycle theft13.030.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.09-40.00%
Other theft34.55200.00%
Public order24.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Shoplifting11.52-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour522.7325.00%
Shoplifting47.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.03-71.43%
Burglary13.030.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.30-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.61100.00%
Vehicle crime36.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Public order11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting11.52-66.67%
Burglary11.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.82-16.67%
Shoplifting315.1550.00%
Public order24.550.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-33.33%
Other theft13.030.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.55100.00%
Shoplifting23.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.030.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour59.09-16.67%
Burglary27.58-71.43%
Other crime13.030.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences746.9716.67%
Burglary710.61600.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.61200.00%
Vehicle crime49.09300.00%
Other theft26.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Possession of weapons13.030.00%
Shoplifting11.52-66.67%
Robbery11.520.00%

In October 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 offences630.300.00%
Other theft39.090.00%
Shoplifting34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Burglary13.030.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 3FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bircholt Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Laight Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Baker Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Filbert Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hayward Road
    Total1
    Other theft1