ME14 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 3AB

ME14 3AB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.70 per 1,000 population. This ME14 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 3AB, encompassing approximately 506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 3AB area, explore the ME14 3AB 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME14 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

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

ME14 3AB 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour421.700.00%
Burglary27.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.95-75.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.97-66.67%
Other theft11.970.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour437.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime37.89200.00%
Public order15.920.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Other theft11.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.87-50.00%
Other theft27.890.00%
Vehicle crime13.950.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour823.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.78100.00%
Burglary13.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.970.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft217.76-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.95-50.00%
Drugs13.95-75.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.97-75.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft537.49150.00%
Drugs49.870.00%
Vehicle crime47.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime325.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.92-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.92100.00%
Other theft23.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.95-50.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.5460.00%
Other theft315.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.920.00%
Drugs13.950.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.97-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.6566.67%
Other theft49.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.890.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.920.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour431.57300.00%
Drugs37.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.92-33.33%
Other theft23.95100.00%
Public order23.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.700.00%
Public order35.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

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 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cuckoowood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Forstal Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Ringlestone Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheridan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1