PENFOLD GARDENS, ME17 4GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4GB

PENFOLD GARDENS, ME17 4GB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.99 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4GB 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 4GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4GB, encompassing approximately 1235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME17 4GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longshaw Road with total crimes: 7
  • Beaufort Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Brishing Lane with total crimes: 2

PENFOLD GARDENS, ME17 4GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.99-38.46%
Public order56.47400.00%
Shoplifting54.05400.00%
Drugs14.050.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.0930.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.52133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.62-66.67%
Public order10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour68.09-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.86-70.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.43100.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1633.99-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences1412.9527.27%
Criminal damage and arson1011.33150.00%
Vehicle crime18.090.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2133.18-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences1116.9910.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.9033.33%
Other theft23.240.00%
Robbery11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3645.3238.46%
Violence and sexual offences1029.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.090.00%
Public order32.43200.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2634.8052.94%
Violence and sexual offences821.040.00%
Other crime26.470.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1729.94-43.33%
Violence and sexual offences813.76-46.67%
Public order36.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3046.94650.00%
Violence and sexual offences1524.2825.00%
Other theft612.14100.00%
Burglary24.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.710.00%
Shoplifting43.240.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Possession of weapons32.430.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.85-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson69.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.860.00%
Other theft24.050.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.050.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Possession of weapons22.430.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202415
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
December 20234
September 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 202421
April 202436
March 202426
February 202417
January 202430
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longshaw Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beaufort Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brishing Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Disraeli Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wrangleden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Goldings Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wallis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1