DICKENS ROAD, ME14 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2QW

DICKENS ROAD, ME14 2QW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2QW, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 2QW area, explore the ME14 2QW Area information page.
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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 2QW 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

DICKENS ROAD, ME14 2QW 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 offences87.80-27.27%
Public order23.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-83.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.86-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.76200.00%
Drugs42.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.09-6.67%
Other theft36.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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 offences1510.83400.00%
Other theft36.5050.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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 offences36.060.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Public order10.87-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 offences811.69-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.4640.00%
Other theft43.03100.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.96175.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Other theft20.87-60.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-55.56%
Drugs21.730.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3680.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9050.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.23-16.67%
Drugs52.17400.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 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 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
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 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 2QW 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
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1