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

Overview of Crime in ME14 4LX

ASHFORD ROAD, ME14 4LX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This ME14 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 4LX, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME14 4LX 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
  • Winifred Road with total crimes: 1

ASHFORD ROAD, ME14 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 crime36.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.280.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.39100.00%

In June 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 offences11.39-75.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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 offences43.4933.33%
Other theft12.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.09100.00%
Public order11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.67400.00%
Other theft23.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-90.91%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 offences119.76120.00%
Other crime17.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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 offences56.28400.00%
Public order23.49100.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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 offences13.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
February 20245
January 20241

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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20231

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 4LX 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. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Cavendish Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Nursery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1