THE GARDENS, ME17 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4PU

THE GARDENS, ME17 4PU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4PU 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 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4PU, encompassing approximately 2573 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 4PU area, explore the ME17 4PU Area information page.
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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 (-60.00% decrease)

ME17 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cobtree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Clock House Rise with total crimes: 2

THE GARDENS, ME17 4PU 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 behaviour67.38200.00%
Shoplifting52.3366.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Public order20.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.89300.00%
Shoplifting31.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Other crime10.78-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8325.00%
Other crime41.940.00%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.66-55.56%
Public order21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences95.8380.00%
Other crime33.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.61-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.05-12.50%
Other theft22.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.2733.33%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.27-50.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Shoplifting41.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heath Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 2. Cobtree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clock House Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. James Grieve Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Waverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1