CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2NB

CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 2NB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2NB, encompassing approximately 2494 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxglove Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Calder Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ringlestone Crescent with total crimes: 2

CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 2NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.82-27.27%
Public order23.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.43-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.41150.00%
Drugs42.00300.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.02-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.61100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.42400.00%
Other theft36.01200.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.810.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.61-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.02-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.2116.67%
Public order42.81300.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.62450.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.41500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-81.82%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.820.00%
Drugs42.00300.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414
June 202415
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 202411
January 20242
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxglove Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Calder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ringlestone Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Monckton'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monckton'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sheridan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edna Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Royal Engineers' Road
    Total1
    Drugs1