PENENDEN HEATH ROAD, ME14 2DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2DE

PENENDEN HEATH ROAD, ME14 2DE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2DE 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 2DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2DE, encompassing approximately 2423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME14 2DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Boxley Road with total crimes: 3

PENENDEN HEATH ROAD, ME14 2DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.4911.11%
Violence and sexual offences74.13-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-66.67%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.68140.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.95800.00%
Shoplifting93.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.9071.43%
Violence and sexual offences54.9566.67%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.01-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-25.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.7318.18%
Violence and sexual offences45.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.32-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences34.54-72.73%
Burglary21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.1440.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.781000.00%
Vehicle crime14.54-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.2511.11%
Vehicle crime54.130.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.71-33.33%
Other theft11.650.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.84-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.7150.00%
Vehicle crime12.48-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.32-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences46.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.86137.50%
Violence and sexual offences77.8416.67%
Burglary42.890.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emsworth Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boxley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Roman Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cooling Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heath Wood Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1