ME14 1LH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.72 per 1,000 population. This ME14 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 1LH, encompassing approximately 2736 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 72.72 | -9.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 27.41 | -29.82% |
| Other theft | 14 | 14.62 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 5.12 | -53.33% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.12 | -13.33% |
| Burglary | 12 | 4.75 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.39 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.83 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 84.41 | 31.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 30.33 | 90.00% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 20.83 | 30.43% |
| Public order | 15 | 10.96 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 5.48 | 55.56% |
| Drugs | 10 | 5.12 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.65 | -36.36% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.56 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.19 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 74.91 | -16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 23.02 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 10.96 | 4.55% |
| Public order | 18 | 8.40 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 12 | 6.58 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.39 | -35.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 4.02 | 175.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.02 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 3.29 | 60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.56 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.83 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 79.66 | 17.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 27.41 | 38.89% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 18.27 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 17 | 8.04 | 30.77% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.21 | -47.37% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.56 | 250.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.56 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.19 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.19 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.83 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.46 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
In May 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 75.28 | -15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 23.39 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 13.16 | 52.38% |
| Public order | 19 | 11.69 | 11.76% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.94 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.75 | -41.18% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.83 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.46 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.10 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 80.39 | 4.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 27.77 | 18.42% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 16.44 | -16.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 7.67 | 41.67% |
| Public order | 17 | 6.21 | 13.33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.21 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.56 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.56 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.83 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.83 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.73 | -80.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 80.03 | 8.96% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 26.68 | 11.76% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 13.89 | -3.85% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.14 | 36.36% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.48 | 7.69% |
| Other crime | 12 | 5.12 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.39 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.39 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.56 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.83 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.83 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.46 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.46 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 69.80 | 13.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 24.48 | 9.68% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 12.42 | -10.34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 9.50 | 55.56% |
| Other theft | 13 | 5.12 | 85.71% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.75 | -21.43% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.02 | 800.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.29 | -63.64% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.46 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.46 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.10 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.10 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 63.95 | -20.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 21.56 | 106.67% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 11.33 | -39.58% |
| Public order | 14 | 10.60 | -26.32% |
| Drugs | 11 | 5.12 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.02 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.29 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.56 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.73 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.37 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 77.84 | 2.78% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 27.04 | 37.14% |
| Public order | 19 | 17.54 | 26.67% |
| Other crime | 16 | 6.94 | 700.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.85 | -54.55% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.48 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.12 | 10.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.02 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.83 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.10 | -85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.37 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 71.26 | -28.00% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 26.31 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 12.79 | 13.79% |
| Public order | 15 | 12.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.48 | -47.37% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.65 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.92 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.56 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.46 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.46 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | -77.78% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | -33.33% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 85.51 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 36.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 10.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 10.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 9 | 3.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
A total of 881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 75 |
| August 2024 | 83 |
| July 2024 | 63 |
| June 2024 | 75 |
| May 2024 | 64 |
| April 2024 | 76 |
| March 2024 | 73 |
| February 2024 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 74 |
| November 2023 | 72 |
| October 2023 | 100 |
A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 333 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 438 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 50 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 38 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 1LH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 32 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Total | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |