TN12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN12

TN12, Maidstone has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TN12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TN12, encompassing approximately 31404 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

TN12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ringden Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Willow Crescent with total crimes: 6

TN12 Crime Map

Postcodes in TN12

The postcode district are associated with the TN12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TN12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.53-11.54%
Other theft200.7333.33%
Vehicle crime160.64-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour140.51-54.84%
Shoplifting130.45-27.78%
Other crime70.41133.33%
Burglary60.22-14.29%
Public order50.19-68.75%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences606.537.14%
Anti-social behaviour311.916.90%
Criminal damage and arson260.9962.50%
Vehicle crime190.8335.71%
Shoplifting180.6150.00%
Public order160.57100.00%
Other theft150.5187.50%
Burglary70.48133.33%
Other crime30.22-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%
Drugs20.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%
Robbery20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences565.06-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour291.7820.83%
Criminal damage and arson160.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime140.51-6.67%
Shoplifting120.45300.00%
Other theft80.38-46.67%
Public order80.25-11.11%
Other crime50.25-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.16200.00%
Burglary30.10-72.73%
Drugs30.10200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.54-7.25%
Criminal damage and arson242.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour240.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime150.767.14%
Other theft150.48-37.50%
Burglary110.4857.14%
Public order90.350.00%
Other crime60.29100.00%
Shoplifting30.19-82.35%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences696.7530.19%
Anti-social behaviour422.2020.00%
Other theft241.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.76-31.03%
Shoplifting170.640.00%
Vehicle crime140.54250.00%
Public order90.4550.00%
Burglary70.29-53.33%
Other crime30.2250.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Drugs20.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.80-24.29%
Anti-social behaviour351.6912.90%
Criminal damage and arson291.1131.82%
Shoplifting170.92-15.00%
Other theft150.54-34.78%
Burglary150.4836.36%
Public order60.48-45.45%
Drugs50.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.16-77.78%
Other crime20.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences707.3622.81%
Anti-social behaviour312.2340.91%
Other theft230.9921.05%
Criminal damage and arson220.7329.41%
Shoplifting200.7017.65%
Vehicle crime180.64-5.26%
Public order110.57175.00%
Burglary110.35-15.38%
Drugs100.3542.86%
Other crime60.32-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.190.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Robbery20.10-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences576.05-30.49%
Anti-social behaviour221.820.00%
Vehicle crime190.7011.76%
Other theft190.6158.33%
Criminal damage and arson170.61-5.56%
Shoplifting170.54142.86%
Burglary130.5485.71%
Drugs70.4175.00%
Other crime70.22-41.67%
Possession of weapons40.22100.00%
Public order40.13-55.56%
Robbery30.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.276.49%
Anti-social behaviour222.61-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson180.70-10.00%
Vehicle crime170.5741.67%
Other crime120.54100.00%
Other theft120.38-14.29%
Public order90.3828.57%
Burglary70.29-30.00%
Shoplifting70.22-36.36%
Drugs40.22-55.56%
Robbery30.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences776.2114.93%
Anti-social behaviour262.454.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.830.00%
Other theft140.64-17.65%
Vehicle crime120.45200.00%
Shoplifting110.38-8.33%
Burglary100.35100.00%
Drugs90.32200.00%
Public order70.2975.00%
Other crime60.22-14.29%
Possession of weapons20.19-33.33%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.35-1.47%
Anti-social behaviour252.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson200.80-13.04%
Other theft170.64-10.53%
Shoplifting120.54-7.69%
Other crime70.38600.00%
Burglary50.22-16.67%
Public order40.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.13-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Drugs30.10200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences685.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.960.00%
Other theft190.730.00%
Shoplifting130.610.00%
Vehicle crime110.410.00%
Public order80.350.00%
Burglary60.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Drugs10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202460
July 202456
June 202464
May 202469
April 202453
March 202470
February 202457
January 202482
December 202377
November 202367
October 202368

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202414
June 202415
May 202414
April 20244
March 202418
February 202419
January 202417
December 202312
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20248
June 202415
May 202424
April 202415
March 202423
February 202419
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202431
July 202429
June 202424
May 202442
April 202435
March 202431
February 202422
January 202422
December 202326
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202412
June 20243
May 202417
April 202417
March 202420
February 202417
January 20247
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 258 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202416
June 202424
May 202420
April 202429
March 202422
February 202417
January 202418
December 202320
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202411
May 20247
April 202415
March 202411
February 202413
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ringden Avenue
    Total9
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Willow Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Medway Meadows
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cranham Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Morley Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 10. Hastings Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Wightwick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Campion Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Atherall Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Norton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Shires
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bowls Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Sychem Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ewins Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kent Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mascalls Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Back Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Maybourne Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vickery Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Pioneer Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Cascade Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Ballard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. West End
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Green Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1