ME14 5GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5GA

ME14 5GA, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.29 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5GA 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 5GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5GA, encompassing approximately 1046 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME14 5GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exton Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Newnham Court Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harrow Way with total crimes: 1

ME14 5GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.29-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour211.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.38100.00%
Shoplifting11.910.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

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 offences712.43-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour26.690.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.2118.18%
Criminal damage and arson312.43200.00%
Shoplifting12.870.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.43-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson110.51-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%

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 offences1821.9828.57%
Criminal damage and arson217.210.00%
Other theft11.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime213.38-60.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.68-11.11%
Vehicle crime515.290.00%
Shoplifting34.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Public order22.87100.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.9463.64%
Criminal damage and arson317.210.00%
Theft from the person12.870.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.47120.00%
Public order110.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-66.67%
Public order14.780.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.250.00%
Other crime114.340.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20247
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 202414
February 202416
January 202418
December 202311
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exton Gardens
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. Newnham Court Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shepherds Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1