JOY WOOD, ME17 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4JY

JOY WOOD, ME17 4JY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4JY 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 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4JY, encompassing approximately 1472 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 4JY area, explore the ME17 4JY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME17 4JY area, visit the ME17 4JY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harling Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brishing Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Disraeli Close with total crimes: 2

JOY WOOD, ME17 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8783.33%
Other crime27.470.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.07400.00%
Vehicle crime23.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-75.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.9842.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1623.09-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences710.87-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.7533.33%
Other theft32.7250.00%
Robbery12.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1827.8480.00%
Violence and sexual offences1212.229.09%
Criminal damage and arson38.15200.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Other crime21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.4766.67%
Other theft36.79200.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.3410.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.47-64.71%
Burglary24.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1724.45750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.5466.67%
Other theft46.790.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.79-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour24.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5437.50%
Vehicle crime27.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 202416
April 202418
March 202410
February 20246
January 202417
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Brishing Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Disraeli Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clare Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clare Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wrangleden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1