MARSHAM STREET, ME14 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 1HG

MARSHAM STREET, ME14 1HG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.51 per 1,000 population. This ME14 1HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME14 postcode area, which has experienced 376 crimes and a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME14 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 1HG, encompassing approximately 3420 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 1HG area, explore the ME14 1HG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-40.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

ME14 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19

MARSHAM STREET, ME14 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5453.51-40.66%
Anti-social behaviour2615.79-27.78%
Shoplifting247.60-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson187.02-14.29%
Other theft175.26112.50%
Drugs124.970.00%
Public order103.51-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.92500.00%
Possession of weapons61.75200.00%
Burglary41.750.00%
Bicycle theft41.17100.00%
Other crime21.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9167.2510.98%
Anti-social behaviour3626.6116.13%
Shoplifting3310.5326.92%
Criminal damage and arson219.6550.00%
Public order126.1420.00%
Drugs123.51-7.69%
Other theft83.51-38.46%
Burglary42.340.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Theft from the person41.17-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8263.4515.49%
Anti-social behaviour3123.98-31.11%
Shoplifting269.068.33%
Criminal damage and arson147.6075.00%
Other theft134.09-7.14%
Drugs133.8062.50%
Public order103.8025.00%
Possession of weapons62.92200.00%
Theft from the person51.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Other crime41.17-60.00%
Robbery41.170.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7161.11-24.47%
Anti-social behaviour4520.7618.42%
Shoplifting2413.16-27.27%
Other theft147.020.00%
Other crime104.09233.33%
Public order82.92-50.00%
Drugs82.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.34-42.86%
Theft from the person62.34200.00%
Robbery41.75100.00%
Burglary41.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9470.1822.08%
Anti-social behaviour3827.492.70%
Shoplifting3311.11106.25%
Public order169.65-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.68-44.00%
Other theft144.09-6.67%
Drugs104.0911.11%
Burglary52.920.00%
Bicycle theft51.46150.00%
Other crime31.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Robbery20.58-50.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7766.0820.31%
Anti-social behaviour3722.512.78%
Criminal damage and arson2510.8266.67%
Public order177.3141.67%
Shoplifting164.97-27.27%
Other theft154.6850.00%
Drugs94.390.00%
Other crime92.6312.50%
Burglary52.6366.67%
Possession of weapons51.4666.67%
Robbery41.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Theft from the person10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6456.72-1.54%
Anti-social behaviour3618.71-18.18%
Shoplifting2210.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.43-40.00%
Public order124.39-7.69%
Other theft103.51-28.57%
Drugs92.9212.50%
Other crime82.63700.00%
Vehicle crime52.34150.00%
Robbery41.46100.00%
Possession of weapons31.17-25.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Theft from the person30.88200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6559.6516.07%
Anti-social behaviour4419.0151.72%
Criminal damage and arson2512.8756.25%
Shoplifting227.3129.41%
Other theft146.43100.00%
Public order134.0985.71%
Drugs83.80-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-50.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-75.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In January 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 offences5647.95-37.08%
Anti-social behaviour2916.3731.82%
Shoplifting178.48-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.97-20.00%
Drugs104.6842.86%
Public order72.92-53.33%
Other theft72.05-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.0533.33%
Other crime41.17300.00%
Possession of weapons41.170.00%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8959.3630.88%
Shoplifting2526.02-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour227.31-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson206.4353.85%
Public order155.8515.38%
Other theft94.3928.57%
Drugs72.630.00%
Possession of weapons42.050.00%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Theft from the person31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6851.75-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour2919.88-6.45%
Shoplifting288.48-20.00%
Public order138.19-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson133.80-23.53%
Vehicle crime93.80350.00%
Other theft72.63-30.00%
Possession of weapons42.050.00%
Other crime21.17-60.00%
Theft from the person20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.58-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8063.450.00%
Shoplifting3523.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour3110.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson179.060.00%
Public order174.970.00%
Other theft104.970.00%
Drugs72.920.00%
Other crime52.050.00%
Possession of weapons41.460.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
July 202431
June 202445
May 202438
April 202437
March 202436
February 202444
January 202429
December 202322
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202414
June 20248
May 202414
April 202425
March 202415
February 202425
January 202416
December 202320
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
October 20237

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
July 202426
June 202424
May 202433
April 202416
March 202422
February 202422
January 202417
December 202325
November 202328
October 202335

A total of 891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202491
July 202482
June 202471
May 202494
April 202477
March 202464
February 202465
January 202456
December 202389
November 202368
October 202380

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202413
June 202414
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 20248
May 202416
April 202417
March 202412
February 202413
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Gabriel'S Hill
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Granada Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bank Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. King Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Knightrider Court
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Square Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Lower Stone Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wat Tyler Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Padsole Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. High Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Wyatt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Romney Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Astley Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kings Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hedley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lucerne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old School Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Queen Anne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Astley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1