WESTERHILL ROAD, ME17 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4DG

WESTERHILL ROAD, ME17 4DG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME17 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME17 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4DG, encompassing approximately 2350 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 4DG area, explore the ME17 4DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME17 4DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Capell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3

WESTERHILL ROAD, ME17 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0842.86%
Shoplifting34.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other crime10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2375.00%
Other crime32.980.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.11-55.56%
Public order21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9680.00%
Other crime33.8350.00%
Shoplifting11.28-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.96-37.50%
Shoplifting32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5333.33%
Other crime13.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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 offences64.26-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.980.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.83100.00%
Shoplifting21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 behaviour34.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-71.43%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 offences76.3875.00%
Shoplifting42.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.53-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.530.00%
Burglary13.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Capell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Heath Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Stockett Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clock House Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Duke Of York Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Lawrence Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1