OLD CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 3AJ

OLD CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 3AJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.07 per 1,000 population. This ME14 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 3AJ, encompassing approximately 474 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 3AJ area, explore the ME14 3AJ 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 (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 3AJ 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

OLD CHATHAM ROAD, ME14 3AJ 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 behaviour421.0733.33%
Burglary28.430.00%
Public order14.210.00%
Vehicle crime12.11-66.67%
Other theft12.110.00%
Bicycle theft12.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour331.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.3250.00%
Vehicle crime36.32200.00%
Public order16.320.00%
Other theft12.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.97-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.43100.00%
Other theft24.210.00%
Vehicle crime14.210.00%

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 behaviour825.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.86100.00%
Burglary14.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.110.00%

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 theft216.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.21-50.00%
Public order14.210.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.11-75.00%

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 theft540.04150.00%
Drugs410.540.00%
Vehicle crime48.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.430.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

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 crime327.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.32-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.32100.00%
Other theft24.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.210.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.180.00%
Other theft310.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.11-75.00%

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 offences527.4066.67%
Other theft410.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.430.00%

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 theft314.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour429.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.43-33.33%
Other theft24.21100.00%
Public order24.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.210.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%

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 offences323.180.00%
Public order36.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.110.00%
Theft from the person12.110.00%
Other theft12.110.00%

Crime by Type

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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20231

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 3AJ 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1