ME17 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4BG

ME17 4BG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4BG 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 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4BG, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME17 4BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Beacons with total crimes: 3
  • Cobtree Road with total crimes: 2

ME17 4BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.22200.00%
Shoplifting52.6366.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.19-50.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4660.00%
Shoplifting33.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Other crime10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.58150.00%
Other crime32.190.00%
Shoplifting21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-80.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.58233.33%
Other crime34.3950.00%
Shoplifting11.32-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.27-62.50%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2733.33%
Vehicle crime13.51-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3920.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5150.00%
Shoplifting21.32100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences23.07-71.43%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.140.00%
Shoplifting43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heath Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 2. The Beacons
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cobtree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clock House Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stockett Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Westway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Waverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Burston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1