WARE STREET, ME14 4PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 4PQ

WARE STREET, ME14 4PQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population. This ME14 4PQ 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 4PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 4PQ, encompassing approximately 1467 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 4PQ 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

WARE STREET, ME14 4PQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.090.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

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 offences44.77-33.33%
Other theft12.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.36100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft12.730.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.410.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.680.00%

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 crime11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
September 20231

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 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Colegate Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Thurnham Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bearsted (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edelin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Chimes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1