ME17 3GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 3GQ

ME17 3GQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.48 per 1,000 population. This ME17 3GQ 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 3GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 3GQ, encompassing approximately 890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 3GQ area, explore the ME17 3GQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME17 3GQ 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

ME17 3GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting313.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Other theft23.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.24-42.86%
Other theft34.49200.00%
Shoplifting13.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.2175.00%
Public order37.86200.00%
Shoplifting33.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Possession of weapons33.370.00%
Other crime23.370.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In June 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 offences413.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.49200.00%
Bicycle theft13.370.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.3633.33%
Other theft24.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Public order12.250.00%
Shoplifting11.12-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.49-50.00%
Other theft13.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Public order12.250.00%
Shoplifting11.12-66.67%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.48-50.00%
Shoplifting34.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.37-50.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.73166.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.990.00%
Shoplifting22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.37-33.33%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.37-60.00%
Burglary12.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences517.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.620.00%
Shoplifting33.370.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 3GQ 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. Hayward Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Coldred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1