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

Overview of Crime in ME17 4DQ

WESTERHILL ROAD, ME17 4DQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4DQ, encompassing approximately 2093 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 (-55.56% decrease)

ME17 4DQ 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

WESTERHILL ROAD, ME17 4DQ 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 behaviour610.51200.00%
Shoplifting52.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-55.56%
Public order31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 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 offences98.6028.57%
Shoplifting34.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other crime10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences77.64133.33%
Other crime33.340.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.78-66.67%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 offences96.69125.00%
Other crime34.3050.00%
Shoplifting11.43-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 offences46.21-50.00%
Shoplifting31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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 offences85.7333.33%
Vehicle crime13.82-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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 offences64.7820.00%
Vehicle crime22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences54.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.390.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 offences33.3450.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.82-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 offences77.160.00%
Shoplifting43.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232
October 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
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 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 4 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 4DQ 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. Woodlands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Waverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Burston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1