HEATHFIELD AVENUE, ME14 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2DQ

HEATHFIELD AVENUE, ME14 2DQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2DQ, encompassing approximately 1896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Boxley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Roman Heights with total crimes: 2

HEATHFIELD AVENUE, ME14 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-66.67%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.270.00%
Other crime14.750.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1133.33%
Other crime12.110.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.22-25.00%
Shoplifting21.58-66.67%
Other theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11100.00%
Drugs22.110.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.91-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting1211.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.33600.00%
Vehicle crime13.69-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.9150.00%
Vehicle crime53.160.00%
Drugs12.640.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.800.00%
Shoplifting42.11-20.00%
Burglary12.110.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.85-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.640.00%
Vehicle crime12.11-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.850.00%
Vehicle crime24.22100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.220.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Boxley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Roman Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Heath Wood Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1