JAMES STREET, ME14 2UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2UR

JAMES STREET, ME14 2UR, Maidstone has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2UR 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 2UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2UR, encompassing approximately 6626 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-62.07% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME14 2UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Week Street with total crimes: 8
  • Prison with total crimes: 6

JAMES STREET, ME14 2UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.56-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour115.43-62.07%
Other theft61.6650.00%
Drugs40.91-20.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-70.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.8121.43%
Anti-social behaviour297.7081.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.38233.33%
Public order71.51-36.36%
Drugs51.0666.67%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Other theft40.60-42.86%
Other crime40.60-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.15-75.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.75-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.34-20.00%
Public order112.41266.67%
Other crime71.66250.00%
Other theft71.06-12.50%
Possession of weapons41.0633.33%
Shoplifting40.60-33.33%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-62.50%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.0010.26%
Anti-social behaviour206.49122.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.02-11.11%
Other theft81.210.00%
Shoplifting61.21200.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Public order30.60-78.57%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Other crime20.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.39-18.75%
Public order145.8975.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.11-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.36-65.38%
Other theft81.360.00%
Other crime61.2150.00%
Burglary40.91-33.33%
Drugs40.60-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.92-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour267.2485.71%
Criminal damage and arson113.9222.22%
Drugs91.6650.00%
Public order81.360.00%
Other theft81.21-20.00%
Burglary61.21200.00%
Shoplifting50.91-28.57%
Other crime40.75-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5319.4712.77%
Anti-social behaviour148.0027.27%
Other theft102.11100.00%
Other crime91.51350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3650.00%
Public order81.3660.00%
Shoplifting71.21-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Drugs60.9120.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.34-18.97%
Shoplifting127.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.81-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-33.33%
Drugs50.910.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Public order50.75-28.57%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Robbery20.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5817.9693.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.75180.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.110.00%
Shoplifting91.3628.57%
Public order71.36-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.0666.67%
Drugs50.75400.00%
Other theft50.75-54.55%
Other crime30.75-81.25%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.79-11.76%
Other crime164.53300.00%
Public order122.41100.00%
Other theft111.8183.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.6612.50%
Shoplifting71.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-58.33%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.03-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour125.13-25.00%
Shoplifting91.8180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-11.11%
Other theft61.21-53.85%
Public order60.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Other crime40.75-50.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.490.00%
Other theft132.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.960.00%
Public order91.360.00%
Other crime81.360.00%
Shoplifting51.210.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202451
July 202442
June 202443
May 202439
April 202448
March 202453
February 202447
January 202458
December 202330
November 202334
October 202343

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 202414
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 202316
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202429
July 202416
June 202420
May 20249
April 202426
March 202414
February 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Week Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Prison
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 4. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Bluett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. St Luke'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Foley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wyatt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Perryfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Quarry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kings Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Hedley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lucerne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Well Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Old School Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hardy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Recreation Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1