ME14 4DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 4DH

ME14 4DH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This ME14 4DH 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 4DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 4DH, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 4DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colegate Drive with total crimes: 4
  • The Street with total crimes: 2
  • Forge Lane with total crimes: 1

ME14 4DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4050.00%
Other theft23.24100.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.78-50.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.860.00%
Burglary14.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.86100.00%
Public order14.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-83.33%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.24100.00%
Drugs12.160.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.08100.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20246
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 4DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colegate Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bearsted (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Whiteheads Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1