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

Overview of Crime in ME14 5LH

BEARSTED ROAD, ME14 5LH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.66 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5LH, encompassing approximately 527 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 5LH area, explore the ME14 5LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5LH 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
  • Netley Close with total crimes: 1

BEARSTED ROAD, ME14 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting924.66-10.00%
Vehicle crime217.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1022.7611.11%
Criminal damage and arson118.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting924.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.070.00%
Drugs13.790.00%
Other theft11.900.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.17-14.29%
Other theft111.380.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting622.76200.00%
Theft from the person211.380.00%
Burglary13.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29.48-66.67%
Burglary13.790.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.1720.00%
Public order111.380.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.79100.00%
Other theft13.790.00%
Theft from the person11.900.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting822.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.170.00%
Public order13.790.00%
Other theft11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 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

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 5LH 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. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1