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

Overview of Crime in ME14 5HZ

SITTINGBOURNE ROAD, ME14 5HZ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5HZ, encompassing approximately 4332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Luke'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Foley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Roman Heights with total crimes: 2

SITTINGBOURNE ROAD, ME14 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.77-28.57%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6940.00%
Public order41.62300.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.54-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.23-55.56%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.31157.14%
Other theft24.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences73.00133.33%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.46125.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.230.00%
Other theft62.770.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202418
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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