WILBERFORCE ROAD, ME17 4HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4HA

WILBERFORCE ROAD, ME17 4HA, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4HA 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 4HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4HA, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME17 4HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Road with total crimes: 6
  • Clock House Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Hearne Drive with total crimes: 1

WILBERFORCE ROAD, ME17 4HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-62.50%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.98200.00%
Shoplifting31.4950.00%
Other crime11.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 offences77.9640.00%
Other crime33.480.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46200.00%
Other crime22.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.460.00%
Shoplifting31.99200.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-60.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.49100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96100.00%
Vehicle crime23.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.48-33.33%
Public order11.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97100.00%
Shoplifting22.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heath Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 2. Clock House Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hearne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lasius Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stockett Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Westway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1