ALEXANDRA STREET, ME14 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2BU

ALEXANDRA STREET, ME14 2BU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2BU, encompassing approximately 5591 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

ME14 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Week Street with total crimes: 8
  • Prison with total crimes: 6

ALEXANDRA STREET, ME14 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.23-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour116.62-52.17%
Other theft61.9720.00%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Drugs30.54-40.00%
Public order30.54-66.67%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.8076.92%
Public order94.11-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.6166.67%
Other theft50.89-44.44%
Drugs50.89150.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other crime30.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.172.70%
Anti-social behaviour136.80-31.58%
Public order112.32266.67%
Other theft91.9728.57%
Other crime61.6120.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Shoplifting30.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Robbery20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.178.82%
Anti-social behaviour196.6290.00%
Other theft73.40-12.50%
Shoplifting61.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07-33.33%
Other crime51.070.00%
Robbery40.890.00%
Public order30.72-76.92%
Drugs30.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.17-24.44%
Public order136.0862.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.32-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson91.7928.57%
Other theft81.610.00%
Other crime51.4366.67%
Burglary40.890.00%
Drugs30.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.21-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour228.0583.33%
Drugs83.93100.00%
Public order81.43-33.33%
Other theft81.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-30.00%
Burglary41.25100.00%
Shoplifting40.72-42.86%
Other crime30.72-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.4317.02%
Anti-social behaviour129.8433.33%
Other theft122.15100.00%
Public order122.15140.00%
Other crime102.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.790.00%
Shoplifting71.79-41.67%
Drugs41.250.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.53-18.97%
Shoplifting128.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.1511.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.79-30.77%
Other theft61.6120.00%
Public order51.07-28.57%
Drugs40.89-33.33%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5821.8281.25%
Anti-social behaviour1310.37160.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.320.00%
Shoplifting91.6150.00%
Public order71.61-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.25200.00%
Drugs61.0750.00%
Other theft51.07-50.00%
Other crime30.89-83.33%
Burglary30.540.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.06-15.79%
Other crime185.72500.00%
Public order113.2283.33%
Other theft101.9742.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.7912.50%
Shoplifting61.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-58.33%
Drugs40.89-20.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.45-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour126.80-20.00%
Shoplifting82.1560.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.43-11.11%
Other theft71.43-53.33%
Public order61.25-45.45%
Drugs51.070.00%
Other crime30.89-57.14%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.210.00%
Other theft157.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.680.00%
Public order112.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.970.00%
Other crime71.610.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Drugs50.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 202438
June 202437
May 202434
April 202445
March 202455
February 202447
January 202458
December 202332
November 202338
October 202343

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202411
June 20243
May 202413
April 20248
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 202318
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 202413
June 202419
May 202410
April 202422
March 202412
February 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Week Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Prison
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sandling Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Bluett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Foley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gladstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Perryfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quarry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hedley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lucerne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Well Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Hardy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1