ROMNEY CLOSE, ME14 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 4LU

ROMNEY CLOSE, ME14 4LU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This ME14 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 4LU, encompassing approximately 1449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 4LU area, explore the ME14 4LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME14 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Spot Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

ROMNEY CLOSE, ME14 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.2850.00%
Shoplifting32.07-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

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
Shoplifting58.280.00%
Vehicle crime23.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.83-20.00%
Burglary12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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 offences54.8325.00%
Public order13.450.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

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 offences44.14100.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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 offences12.070.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.52100.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.97120.00%
Other crime17.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.97400.00%
Public order23.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Shoplifting21.38100.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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 offences14.14-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
February 20248

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Spot Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cavendish Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nursery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1