ME17 3UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 3UW

ME17 3UW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.31 per 1,000 population. This ME17 3UW 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 3UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 3UW, encompassing approximately 469 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME17 3UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laight Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gardenia Road with total crimes: 2
  • Filbert Way with total crimes: 1

ME17 3UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary321.31200.00%
Other theft36.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.39-66.67%
Shoplifting24.26100.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences627.71-53.85%
Other theft312.790.00%
Burglary16.390.00%
Shoplifting12.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1351.1544.44%
Vehicle crime327.710.00%
Shoplifting36.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.3950.00%
Public order26.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.97125.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.260.00%
Bicycle theft14.260.00%
Shoplifting12.130.00%

In May 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 offences427.7133.33%
Other theft38.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.39100.00%
Public order24.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.260.00%
Shoplifting12.13-75.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting425.58300.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.53-57.14%
Public order36.39200.00%
Other theft16.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences738.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour314.92200.00%
Vehicle crime26.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.260.00%
Burglary24.260.00%
Public order14.26-50.00%
Shoplifting12.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.10-18.18%
Shoplifting319.1850.00%
Public order26.390.00%
Vehicle crime14.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.23120.00%
Vehicle crime223.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.26-60.00%
Shoplifting24.26100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.97-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour510.660.00%
Burglary210.66-71.43%
Other crime14.260.00%
Shoplifting12.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences966.0750.00%
Burglary719.18600.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.92400.00%
Vehicle crime310.660.00%
Other theft26.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.260.00%
Shoplifting12.13-66.67%
Robbery12.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.790.00%
Shoplifting36.390.00%
Other theft26.390.00%
Burglary14.260.00%
Other crime12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Public order12.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202413
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 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 3UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Laight Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gardenia Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Filbert Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hayward Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rosewood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1