ME17 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4DL

ME17 4DL, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4DL, encompassing approximately 1620 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4DL 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
  • Clock House Rise with total crimes: 2

ME17 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.09-62.50%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences89.870.00%
Shoplifting34.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.49166.67%
Other crime34.940.00%
Shoplifting21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.55-66.67%
Other theft11.850.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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 offences98.02125.00%
Other crime35.5550.00%
Shoplifting11.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.79-33.33%
Shoplifting32.47200.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1750.00%
Vehicle crime13.70-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9433.33%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences23.70-71.43%
Shoplifting11.23-75.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

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 offences78.640.00%
Shoplifting44.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Public order11.230.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
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 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heath Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 2. The Beacons
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clock House Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Woodlands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Waverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1