SITTINGBOURNE ROAD, ME14 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5HY

SITTINGBOURNE ROAD, ME14 5HY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.52 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5HY, encompassing approximately 3966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roman Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Cooling Close with total crimes: 2
  • Luddenham Close with total crimes: 2

SITTINGBOURNE ROAD, ME14 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.52-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.53166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.52-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.76-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7850.00%
Public order41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.51-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.29225.00%
Vehicle crime23.28-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.0340.00%
Vehicle crime31.7650.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.52-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.79100.00%
Other theft42.020.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 202413
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roman Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cooling Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Luddenham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coral Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Recreation Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hatherall Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1