ME16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16

ME16, Maidstone has recorded a total of 289 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this ME16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around ME16, encompassing approximately 34405 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)

ME16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

ME16 Crime Map

Postcodes in ME16

The postcode district are associated with the ME16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The ME16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences968.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour582.790.00%
Shoplifting311.6955.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.9030.43%
Public order180.8728.57%
Other theft130.52-27.78%
Drugs90.3880.00%
Burglary90.26-25.00%
Other crime80.26100.00%
Vehicle crime80.23-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.23100.00%
Possession of weapons30.12200.00%
Robbery20.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1288.81-20.99%
Anti-social behaviour583.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.69-11.54%
Shoplifting200.67-51.22%
Other theft180.58-18.18%
Vehicle crime180.5250.00%
Public order140.52-17.65%
Burglary120.41500.00%
Drugs50.35-50.00%
Other crime40.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16210.6457.28%
Anti-social behaviour584.7138.10%
Shoplifting411.6995.24%
Criminal damage and arson261.194.00%
Other theft220.7622.22%
Public order170.6421.43%
Vehicle crime120.499.09%
Drugs100.35233.33%
Other crime80.2914.29%
Possession of weapons30.23-40.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Burglary20.06-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.70-21.37%
Anti-social behaviour422.992.44%
Criminal damage and arson251.22-24.24%
Shoplifting210.73-8.70%
Other theft180.6112.50%
Public order140.52-6.67%
Vehicle crime110.4110.00%
Burglary90.3250.00%
Other crime70.26-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.2050.00%
Possession of weapons50.170.00%
Drugs30.15-40.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6025.96%
Anti-social behaviour413.817.89%
Criminal damage and arson331.1983.33%
Shoplifting230.96-30.30%
Other theft160.670.00%
Public order150.4736.36%
Vehicle crime100.44-33.33%
Other crime80.29100.00%
Burglary60.23-45.45%
Drugs50.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Robbery30.1250.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1047.59-21.80%
Anti-social behaviour383.0240.74%
Shoplifting331.10-23.26%
Criminal damage and arson180.96-52.63%
Other theft160.52-38.46%
Vehicle crime150.47-6.25%
Public order110.44-38.89%
Burglary110.3257.14%
Drugs50.3266.67%
Other crime40.15-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Robbery20.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1339.3314.66%
Shoplifting433.8726.47%
Criminal damage and arson381.2552.00%
Anti-social behaviour271.1017.39%
Other theft260.78-3.70%
Public order180.76-21.74%
Vehicle crime160.52300.00%
Other crime90.47800.00%
Burglary70.260.00%
Drugs30.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1167.88-12.12%
Shoplifting343.3725.93%
Other theft270.9942.11%
Criminal damage and arson250.7819.05%
Public order230.7343.75%
Anti-social behaviour230.670.00%
Burglary70.670.00%
Drugs60.200.00%
Vehicle crime40.17-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.12-66.67%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Other crime10.06-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.20-20.48%
Shoplifting273.8442.11%
Anti-social behaviour230.78-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson210.67-30.00%
Other theft190.6146.15%
Public order160.55-5.88%
Vehicle crime140.47133.33%
Other crime70.410.00%
Burglary70.20-41.67%
Possession of weapons60.20200.00%
Drugs60.17100.00%
Theft from the person30.1750.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1669.0138.33%
Criminal damage and arson304.8215.38%
Anti-social behaviour290.87-32.56%
Shoplifting190.84-20.83%
Public order170.5513.33%
Other theft130.49-35.00%
Burglary120.3820.00%
Other crime70.35133.33%
Vehicle crime60.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.17-40.00%
Drugs30.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.06-60.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1208.4917.65%
Anti-social behaviour433.4910.26%
Criminal damage and arson261.2530.00%
Shoplifting240.7641.18%
Other theft200.7025.00%
Public order150.58-25.00%
Burglary100.44-23.08%
Vehicle crime90.290.00%
Drugs90.2680.00%
Theft from the person50.26150.00%
Bicycle theft50.15-28.57%
Other crime30.150.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.41-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour392.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson201.13-16.67%
Public order200.58-13.04%
Shoplifting170.5888.89%
Other theft160.4977.78%
Burglary130.47116.67%
Vehicle crime90.38125.00%
Bicycle theft70.2616.67%
Drugs50.2025.00%
Other crime30.15-57.14%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.130.00%
Public order230.700.00%
Shoplifting90.670.00%
Other theft90.260.00%
Other crime70.260.00%
Bicycle theft60.200.00%
Burglary60.170.00%
Drugs40.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20239
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202417
April 202414
March 202415
February 202411
January 202418
December 202323
November 202316
October 202317
September 202315
August 202320
July 202323

A total of 1625 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202496
June 2024128
May 2024162
April 2024103
March 2024131
February 2024104
January 2024133
December 2023116
November 2023132
October 2023166
September 2023120
August 2023102
July 2023132

A total of 233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202418
May 202422
April 202418
March 202416
February 202416
January 202426
December 202327
November 202319
October 202313
September 202320
August 202316
July 20239

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202458
June 202458
May 202458
April 202442
March 202441
February 202438
January 202427
December 202323
November 202323
October 202329
September 202343
August 202339
July 202339

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 342 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202420
May 202441
April 202421
March 202423
February 202433
January 202443
December 202334
November 202327
October 202319
September 202324
August 202317
July 20239

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 339 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202423
May 202426
April 202425
March 202433
February 202418
January 202438
December 202325
November 202321
October 202330
September 202326
August 202320
July 202324

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 202415
January 202416
December 20234
November 202314
October 20236
September 20239
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202310
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Victoria Orchard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. St Peter'S Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. London Road Rocky Hill
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farleigh Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hadlow Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Farleigh
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bedford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poppy Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. St Michael'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Kennel Wood Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 15. Saxon Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Penny Cress Gardens
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Maidstone West (Station)
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spring Vale
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Terrace Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Wood Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Beckett Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Springwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chapelfield Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Bazalgette Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Unicumes Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Ridgway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Terminus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Vine Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Rowland Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1