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

Overview of Crime in ME17 4US

LOCKHAM FARM AVENUE, ME17 4US, Maidstone has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.09 per 1,000 population. This ME17 4US 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 4US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 4US, encompassing approximately 1083 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-73.21% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

ME17 4US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darwin Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • Acorn Place with total crimes: 6
  • Harling Close with total crimes: 4

LOCKHAM FARM AVENUE, ME17 4US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1847.0963.64%
Shoplifting1516.62-73.21%
Other theft513.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.69-62.50%
Other crime32.77200.00%
Drugs12.770.00%
Public order10.92-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5686.791300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1151.71-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson810.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.390.00%
Public order54.62400.00%
Other theft44.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.09-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour512.9366.67%
Other theft54.6225.00%
Shoplifting44.620.00%
Vehicle crime33.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77-50.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1835.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.62-20.00%
Other theft43.69-55.56%
Shoplifting43.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-50.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.63-34.78%
Other theft913.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.54150.00%
Shoplifting44.6233.33%
Other crime23.690.00%
Robbery11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2352.6335.29%
Anti-social behaviour1221.2471.43%
Other theft611.08-45.45%
Public order45.540.00%
Shoplifting33.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-33.33%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Robbery11.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1749.8621.43%
Other theft1115.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour710.16133.33%
Shoplifting66.46-25.00%
Public order45.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6950.00%
Other crime22.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Burglary11.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1440.630.00%
Other theft812.93-38.46%
Shoplifting87.3960.00%
Public order47.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-78.57%
Burglary22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1452.63-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1412.93366.67%
Other theft1312.93160.00%
Shoplifting512.00-16.67%
Burglary24.620.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.32-6.25%
Shoplifting613.8520.00%
Other theft55.54-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.620.00%
Vehicle crime32.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77100.00%
Other crime11.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.7833.33%
Other theft814.77-52.94%
Vehicle crime67.39500.00%
Shoplifting55.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.62-50.00%
Drugs12.770.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-83.33%
Public order10.920.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1744.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1215.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.540.00%
Shoplifting45.540.00%
Public order13.690.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415
April 202423
March 202417
February 202414
January 202414
December 202315
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 202414
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202456
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darwin Avenue
    Total27
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Acorn Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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
  • 13. Morton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1