SMITH WAY, TN27 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN27 9EQ

SMITH WAY, TN27 9EQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 population. This TN27 9EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN27 postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN27 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN27 9EQ, encompassing approximately 1182 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN27 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hardwicks with total crimes: 2
  • Kingsland Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Knaves Acre with total crimes: 1

SMITH WAY, TN27 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.46-37.50%
Drugs24.230.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.77-50.00%
Theft from the person12.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.84133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.0850.00%
Other theft12.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.38-50.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.610.00%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-50.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.380.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN27 9EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Hardwicks
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsland Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Knaves Acre
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Blenheim Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Locks Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Smarden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1