SHAW CLOSE, ME14 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5DN

SHAW CLOSE, ME14 5DN, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.33 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5DN, encompassing approximately 1575 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 5DN area, explore the ME14 5DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME14 5DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Boxley Road with total crimes: 3

SHAW CLOSE, ME14 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.3311.11%
Violence and sexual offences66.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.81-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.68150.00%
Shoplifting96.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.71700.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.080.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.3371.43%
Violence and sexual offences47.62100.00%
Other crime12.540.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.52-46.15%
Other theft24.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.6018.18%
Anti-social behaviour48.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.540.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.23-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences36.98-40.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.6940.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.170.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.0611.11%
Vehicle crime56.350.00%
Other crime13.170.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.71-50.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.16-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.71300.00%
Other theft12.540.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.69-21.05%
Vehicle crime29.52100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-80.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.060.00%
Burglary33.170.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 5DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Emsworth Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boxley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Roman Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heath Wood Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1