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

Overview of Crime in ME14 2ND

CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 2ND, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2ND 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 2ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2ND, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 2ND area, explore the ME14 2ND 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: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 2ND Crime Hotspots

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

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

CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 2ND 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-72.73%
Public order21.580.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In August 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 offences1115.83-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.8020.00%
Drugs43.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.55-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour56.33-44.44%
Other theft22.640.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.77333.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.86200.00%
Burglary24.75100.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Other theft21.58-50.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Public order11.06-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-85.71%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.6925.00%
Public order42.640.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.75100.00%
Other theft32.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.33150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-50.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.55-42.86%
Drugs42.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11100.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cuckoowood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Calder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Royal Engineers' Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1