ASHFORD ROAD, ME14 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 4LT

ASHFORD ROAD, ME14 4LT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This ME14 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 4LT, encompassing approximately 1651 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME14 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Laxton Close with total crimes: 1

ASHFORD ROAD, ME14 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.270.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-80.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.850.00%
Burglary13.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2425.00%
Public order13.030.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In May 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 offences43.6333.33%
Other theft12.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.06200.00%
Shoplifting31.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.820.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.48500.00%
Burglary23.630.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.08200.00%
Other crime17.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66300.00%
Public order22.42100.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-60.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.87150.00%
Vehicle crime33.030.00%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20246
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Laxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Royston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Romney Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Nursery Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Manor Close
    Total1
    Other theft1