FIRMIN AVENUE, ME17 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4RD

FIRMIN AVENUE, ME17 4RD, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4RD, encompassing approximately 1425 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4RD 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

FIRMIN AVENUE, ME17 4RD 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.72-50.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.51200.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5266.67%
Vehicle crime17.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.63-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson44.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-66.67%
Other theft21.400.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.6418.18%
Anti-social behaviour69.1220.00%
Public order24.21100.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.72400.00%
Other theft33.51200.00%
Burglary12.10-50.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.1310.00%
Public order37.7250.00%
Burglary22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.01800.00%
Other theft46.310.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.520.00%
Vehicle crime27.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 4RD 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. Keele Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clare Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clare Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wrangleden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1