ME17 4FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4FY

ME17 4FY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4FY 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 4FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4FY, encompassing approximately 1442 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockett Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Heathside Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lasius Drive with total crimes: 1

ME17 4FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In April 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 order24.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.47-25.00%
Other theft22.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.77100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.080.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.160.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 4FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stockett Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heathside Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Lasius Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Workhouse Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gala Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1