LOWER BOXLEY ROAD, ME14 2UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 2UY

LOWER BOXLEY ROAD, ME14 2UY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.19 per 1,000 population. This ME14 2UY 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 2UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 2UY, encompassing approximately 4537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 2UY area, explore the ME14 2UY 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 (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-57.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME14 2UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Week Street with total crimes: 8
  • Prison with total crimes: 6

LOWER BOXLEY ROAD, ME14 2UY 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 offences3617.19-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour117.93-57.69%
Other theft72.4216.67%
Shoplifting51.54-50.00%
Burglary51.10150.00%
Drugs41.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-50.00%
Public order30.66-72.73%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.468.57%
Anti-social behaviour268.37100.00%
Public order115.730.00%
Shoplifting102.42233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.20100.00%
Other theft61.32-40.00%
Drugs51.32150.00%
Other crime31.10-50.00%
Theft from the person20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.94-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour137.71-27.78%
Public order112.86175.00%
Other theft102.4266.67%
Other crime62.2020.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.66-70.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Robbery20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.8232.14%
Anti-social behaviour188.1580.00%
Shoplifting103.97150.00%
Other theft62.20-40.00%
Other crime51.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-44.44%
Public order41.10-71.43%
Robbery40.880.00%
Drugs40.8833.33%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.38-40.43%
Public order146.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.09-61.54%
Other theft102.2011.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.2050.00%
Other crime61.9820.00%
Burglary41.3233.33%
Shoplifting40.88-55.56%
Drugs30.88-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.43-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour2610.36116.67%
Public order105.730.00%
Shoplifting92.20-10.00%
Other theft91.98-10.00%
Drugs71.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-25.00%
Other crime51.32-44.44%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.3326.32%
Anti-social behaviour1210.589.09%
Other theft102.6442.86%
Shoplifting102.20-23.08%
Public order102.20100.00%
Other crime92.20350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9860.00%
Drugs41.76100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.61-33.33%
Shoplifting138.37-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.86-21.43%
Other theft72.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-37.50%
Public order51.10-37.50%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Drugs20.44-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5728.21128.00%
Shoplifting1512.5615.38%
Anti-social behaviour143.31250.00%
Drugs103.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.20-11.11%
Public order81.76-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.76500.00%
Other theft41.32-63.64%
Burglary30.880.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Other crime10.44-94.44%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.48-32.43%
Other crime185.51500.00%
Public order133.97116.67%
Shoplifting132.8644.44%
Other theft112.8657.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.4212.50%
Drugs41.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-66.67%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.94-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour128.15-29.41%
Shoplifting92.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.98-20.00%
Other theft71.76-46.15%
Public order61.54-45.45%
Drugs61.320.00%
Other crime31.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4526.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.920.00%
Other theft133.750.00%
Public order112.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.420.00%
Shoplifting92.200.00%
Other crime61.980.00%
Drugs61.320.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202438
July 202435
June 202437
May 202428
April 202447
March 202448
February 202438
January 202457
December 202325
November 202337
October 202345

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202411
June 20244
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 202413
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 202318
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202426
July 202413
June 202418
May 202410
April 202426
March 202412
February 202411
January 202414
December 20234
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Week Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Prison
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 4. St Faith'S Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandling Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Waterside Gate
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bluett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Perryfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quarry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hedley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lucerne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Well Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Mckenzie Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hardy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1