MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME1 3PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3PJ

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME1 3PJ, Medway has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME1 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME1 3PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3PJ, encompassing approximately 2299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylewood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pennant Road with total crimes: 5

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME1 3PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.310.00%
Other crime66.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.74-12.50%
Other crime76.09-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.04100.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.27-20.00%
Other crime156.9687.50%
Public order46.520.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1853.85%
Other crime88.70-27.27%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.92-60.61%
Other crime115.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.7513.79%
Other crime814.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.270.00%
Other crime412.61-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.57-27.50%
Other crime712.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.84-13.04%
Other crime817.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Shoplifting31.7450.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.1458.62%
Other crime1220.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.22400.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.01-21.62%
Other crime812.6133.33%
Vehicle crime43.480.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.620.00%
Other crime616.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 202420
May 202413
April 202433
March 202429
February 202429
January 202440
December 202346
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 3PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sylewood Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime4
  • 2. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Pennant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ajax Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1