PETLANDS, ME17 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 4SL

PETLANDS, ME17 4SL, Maidstone has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.61 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4SL 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 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4SL, encompassing approximately 1469 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 4SL 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

PETLANDS, ME17 4SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1213.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.17-50.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.12100.00%
Vehicle crime24.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.93-41.67%
Vehicle crime34.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-80.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.429.09%
Anti-social behaviour108.17-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson56.810.00%
Vehicle crime13.400.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1727.90-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences1111.57-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson57.4966.67%
Other theft33.4050.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2436.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1716.3330.77%
Criminal damage and arson311.5750.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Other theft21.36-50.00%
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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.508.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.85100.00%
Other theft48.17300.00%
Other crime22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.429.09%
Anti-social behaviour68.17-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson34.0850.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Other theft10.68-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2332.661050.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.6510.00%
Other theft57.490.00%
Drugs23.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.25-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%

In November 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 offences1212.930.00%
Vehicle crime38.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411
April 202417
March 202413
February 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20233

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

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

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 202417
April 202424
March 202412
February 20246
January 202423
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 4SL 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. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wrangleden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Goldings Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Morris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1