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

Overview of Crime in ME14 2DG

PENENDEN HEATH ROAD, ME14 2DG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2DG, encompassing approximately 2029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 2DG area, explore the ME14 2DG 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: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME14 2DG 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 2DG 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.3211.11%
Violence and sexual offences84.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.94-62.50%
Other crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.2471.43%
Shoplifting95.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.43700.00%
Other theft23.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.8171.43%
Violence and sexual offences75.91250.00%
Public order23.450.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.38-46.15%
Other theft23.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting1313.3018.18%
Violence and sexual offences46.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.97300.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting1111.82-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences35.42-72.73%
Burglary21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting1412.8140.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.901000.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.420.00%

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
Shoplifting109.3611.11%
Vehicle crime54.930.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.43-40.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.46-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.82-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences57.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.46100.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Burglary10.49-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1918.23137.50%
Violence and sexual offences79.3616.67%
Burglary43.450.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting88.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 6 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 2DG 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. Luddenham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heath Wood Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1