ME14 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5LG

ME14 5LG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5LG, encompassing approximately 1089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME14 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Newnham Court Way with total crimes: 3
  • Luddenham Close with total crimes: 2

ME14 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.68-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.9311.11%
Violence and sexual offences29.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.5150.00%
Drugs28.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences26.42100.00%
Burglary11.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.500.00%
Theft from the person21.830.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.59-66.67%
Burglary11.830.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.7620.00%
Vehicle crime55.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.59-50.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.590.00%
Public order23.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83100.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.50-50.00%
Other theft13.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.34-20.00%
Public order13.670.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.590.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20232

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 20242
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emsworth Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Newnham Court Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Luddenham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whatman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1