Overview of Crime in ME14 4PP
ME14 4PP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This ME14 4PP 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 4PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 4PP, encompassing approximately 1395 residents.
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Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
- Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
- Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
- Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
ME14 4PP Crime Hotspots The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
- Colegate Drive with total crimes: 4
- Thurnham Lane with total crimes: 1
- Bearsted (Station) with total crimes: 1
Detailed Crime Data Analysis
Monthly Trends
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 7.17 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 4.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 5.02 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.87 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.30 | -33.33% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.45 | 350.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.43 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.87 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.72 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 4.30 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.87 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Public order | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
Crime by Type
A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| February 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
Crime by Location in August 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 4PP postcode area is presented below.
- 1. Colegate Drive
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
- 2. Thurnham Lane
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 3. Bearsted (Station)
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 4. Edelin Road
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 5. The Chimes
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 6. Mount Pleasant Drive
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
- 7. Bell Lane
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |