BEARSTED ROAD, ME14 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5LF

BEARSTED ROAD, ME14 5LF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.66 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5LF, encompassing approximately 770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME14 5LF 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
  • Rampion Close with total crimes: 2

BEARSTED ROAD, ME14 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.66-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour416.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 offences1423.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.17100.00%
Shoplifting12.600.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences414.28-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour25.19100.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Other theft12.600.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.9627.27%
Criminal damage and arson318.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

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 offences1116.87-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson114.28-50.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.1538.46%
Anti-social behaviour223.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Other theft12.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

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 offences1327.26-23.53%
Vehicle crime216.87-66.67%
Other theft22.600.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1741.54-5.56%
Vehicle crime622.070.00%
Shoplifting37.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Public order23.89100.00%
Other crime12.600.00%

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 offences1829.8580.00%
Criminal damage and arson323.360.00%
Theft from the person13.890.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.98100.00%

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 offences59.09-68.75%
Public order16.490.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.770.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20244
June 202414
May 202411
April 202418
March 202413
February 202417
January 202418
December 202310
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20246

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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 5LF 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. Rampion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Harrow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shepherds Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Whatman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1