LOCKHAM FARM AVENUE, ME17 4SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4SE

LOCKHAM FARM AVENUE, ME17 4SE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4SE 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 4SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4SE, encompassing approximately 1353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acorn Place with total crimes: 6
  • Harling Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brishing Lane with total crimes: 2

LOCKHAM FARM AVENUE, ME17 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.47114.29%
Criminal damage and arson311.08-25.00%
Other crime32.220.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime35.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%

In May 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 offences1019.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.43300.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.7642.86%
Anti-social behaviour1214.7771.43%
Vehicle crime28.86100.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Other theft21.48-50.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour710.34133.33%
Other theft45.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.86-82.35%
Public order32.2250.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Other theft10.74-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1732.501600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1212.560.00%
Other theft68.860.00%
Burglary24.430.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.03-14.29%
Vehicle crime38.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.250.00%
Vehicle crime510.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 202420
March 202414
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 202417
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Acorn Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Harling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brishing Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Disraeli Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keele Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clare Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clare Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wrangleden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Morris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mansfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1