ME17 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4AJ

ME17 4AJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.32 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4AJ, encompassing approximately 367 residents.

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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)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanson Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Star Court with total crimes: 1

ME17 4AJ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.320.00%
Shoplifting15.440.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Public order12.720.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences213.600.00%
Other theft15.440.00%
Shoplifting12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15.440.00%
Public order12.720.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.320.00%
Other theft18.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Other crime12.720.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.160.00%
Other crime15.440.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.88100.00%
Burglary15.440.00%
Other crime12.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime219.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.440.00%
Other theft15.44-50.00%
Public order12.720.00%
Burglary12.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.44100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.880.00%
Other theft15.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime219.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.440.00%
Other theft12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hanson Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Star Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Herts Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mcalpine Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1