ME14 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2AP

ME14 2AP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2AP, encompassing approximately 5082 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 2AP area, explore the ME14 2AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bluett Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 2

ME14 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.13-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour42.56100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.1026.67%
Public order33.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.51-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59200.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Other theft20.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.5466.67%
Possession of weapons40.98300.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.13200.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.33-47.83%
Other theft22.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-85.71%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.85-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson74.53-12.50%
Other theft51.38400.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.48-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.72166.67%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.63105.88%
Vehicle crime66.89500.00%
Other theft31.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.08183.33%
Other theft73.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.13-50.00%
Other theft41.18-33.33%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-50.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.100.00%
Other theft62.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202415
June 202418
May 202421
April 202412
March 202423
February 202424
January 202435
December 202317
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 2AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bluett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Gladstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Quarry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bannister Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hardy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Recreation Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. North Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1