ME14 1XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 1XX

ME14 1XX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.28 per 1,000 population. This ME14 1XX 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 1XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 1XX, encompassing approximately 4430 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 1XX area, explore the ME14 1XX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME14 1XX area, visit the ME14 1XX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-60.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

ME14 1XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Scotney Gardens with total crimes: 9

ME14 1XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4725.2820.51%
Anti-social behaviour1510.61-60.53%
Other theft113.3983.33%
Burglary112.48266.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.48-45.45%
Shoplifting61.35-68.42%
Drugs51.35-37.50%
Public order41.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime10.45-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3932.50-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour388.80123.53%
Shoplifting198.5858.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.29120.00%
Public order102.48-23.08%
Drugs82.26100.00%
Other theft61.81-45.45%
Other crime51.35-28.57%
Theft from the person31.13-40.00%
Burglary30.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4029.79-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour179.03-29.17%
Public order133.84225.00%
Shoplifting122.93-7.69%
Other theft112.710.00%
Other crime72.480.00%
Possession of weapons61.5850.00%
Theft from the person51.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Drugs41.13-20.00%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Robbery30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.5618.42%
Anti-social behaviour2410.1650.00%
Shoplifting135.4218.18%
Other theft112.93-8.33%
Other crime72.4816.67%
Drugs51.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-54.55%
Public order41.13-77.78%
Robbery40.90300.00%
Possession of weapons40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Burglary20.90-60.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.02-28.30%
Public order188.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.06-52.94%
Other theft123.619.09%
Criminal damage and arson112.710.00%
Shoplifting112.48-31.25%
Other crime62.480.00%
Burglary51.350.00%
Drugs41.13-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Bicycle theft30.9050.00%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5337.69-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour3411.9688.89%
Shoplifting167.67-20.00%
Public order123.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.71-8.33%
Other theft112.48-31.25%
Drugs72.4840.00%
Other crime61.58-40.00%
Burglary51.3566.67%
Possession of weapons51.13400.00%
Bicycle theft21.13-33.33%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.45-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5437.2410.20%
Shoplifting2012.19-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour184.510.00%
Other theft164.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.61100.00%
Other crime102.71400.00%
Public order102.2666.67%
Drugs52.26150.00%
Theft from the person51.1366.67%
Robbery41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.99-9.26%
Shoplifting2211.06-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour184.9712.50%
Other theft84.0614.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-40.00%
Public order61.35-40.00%
Theft from the person31.350.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs20.45-85.71%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5433.1880.00%
Shoplifting2312.19-39.47%
Anti-social behaviour165.1945.45%
Drugs143.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.160.00%
Public order102.26-28.57%
Other theft72.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.58500.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-94.74%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3833.1835.71%
Violence and sexual offences308.58-28.57%
Other crime196.77533.33%
Public order144.2955.56%
Other theft143.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.16-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.4842.86%
Theft from the person42.26300.00%
Drugs40.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.90-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.69-30.00%
Shoplifting289.487.69%
Anti-social behaviour196.32-17.39%
Public order94.29-35.71%
Other theft82.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-53.33%
Drugs61.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.350.00%
Possession of weapons41.35300.00%
Other crime30.90-57.14%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6039.720.00%
Shoplifting2613.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.870.00%
Other theft165.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.610.00%
Public order143.390.00%
Drugs83.160.00%
Other crime71.810.00%
Theft from the person31.580.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202439
July 202440
June 202445
May 202438
April 202453
March 202454
February 202449
January 202454
December 202330
November 202342
October 202360

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 202411
March 202412
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202416
February 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 20244
May 202418
April 202412
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202412
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 202420
February 202422
January 202423
December 202338
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 202319
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202438
July 202417
June 202424
May 202416
April 202434
March 202418
February 202418
January 202416
December 202311
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Scotney Gardens
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Week Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Prison
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Faith'S Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandling Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Waterside Gate
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bluett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Earl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Perryfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Quarry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hedley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lucerne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Well Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Mckenzie Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Hardy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1