ME14 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 3AG

ME14 3AG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.84 per 1,000 population. This ME14 3AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME14 postcode area, which has experienced 485 crimes and a crime rate of 13.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME14 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 3AG, encompassing approximately 615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME14 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle View with total crimes: 5
  • Sheridan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 4

ME14 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour430.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.49-20.00%
Vehicle crime36.49200.00%
Public order14.870.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

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 offences519.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.12-50.00%
Other theft26.490.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%

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 behaviour819.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.990.00%
Burglary13.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.620.00%

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 theft212.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.25-50.00%
Drugs13.25-75.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-75.00%

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 theft530.84150.00%
Drugs48.120.00%
Vehicle crime46.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

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 crime321.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.87-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.87100.00%
Other theft23.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.25-50.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%

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 offences825.9760.00%
Other theft312.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.870.00%
Drugs13.250.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-75.00%

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 offences521.1066.67%
Other theft48.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.490.00%

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 theft311.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.870.00%

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 behaviour425.97300.00%
Drugs36.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.87-33.33%
Other theft23.25100.00%
Public order23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.2350.00%
Public order24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-50.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Castle View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sheridan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forstal Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Boarley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Old Chatham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1