ME17 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 3LU

ME17 3LU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.26 per 1,000 population. This ME17 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 3LU, encompassing approximately 152 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 1

ME17 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.130.00%
Drugs16.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.13100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.560.00%
Possession of weapons16.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.560.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.560.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime239.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.130.00%
Public order16.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.560.00%
Drugs16.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1