CASTLE VIEW, ME14 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2BY

CASTLE VIEW, ME14 2BY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2BY, encompassing approximately 935 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cuckoowood Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ringlestone Crescent with total crimes: 2

CASTLE VIEW, ME14 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.28-66.67%
Public order22.140.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-75.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour626.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.420.00%
Vehicle crime46.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.280.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Drugs22.140.00%
Other theft12.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.42-50.00%
Other theft24.280.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.11300.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.56300.00%
Burglary24.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-60.00%
Drugs12.14-75.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour522.460.00%
Other theft45.3533.33%
Drugs44.280.00%
Vehicle crime44.2833.33%
Public order14.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour522.46150.00%
Public order45.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime34.280.00%
Other theft33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-50.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.32100.00%
Other theft310.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.9766.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.35100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Public order12.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs420.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.28-40.00%
Public order33.2150.00%
Other theft23.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.900.00%
Public order25.350.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cuckoowood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Forstal Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Ringlestone Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheridan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edna Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1