BIRKDALE LANE, ME14 5FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5FX

BIRKDALE LANE, ME14 5FX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5FX 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 5FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5FX, encompassing approximately 1970 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exton Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Harrow Way with total crimes: 1
  • Coltsfoot Drive with total crimes: 1

BIRKDALE LANE, ME14 5FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.60-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour15.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.66128.57%
Criminal damage and arson28.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.08-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.09200.00%
Public order11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.09-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson15.08-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson29.140.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.17-11.11%
Public order28.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7220.00%
Vehicle crime49.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.14-11.76%
Burglary17.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.64240.00%
Public order18.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.54-61.54%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.110.00%
Other theft16.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 202418
March 202416
February 202418
January 202415
December 202317
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241

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
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5FX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Exton Gardens
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. Harrow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Coltsfoot Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1