EASTWELL CLOSE, ME14 5NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5NQ

EASTWELL CLOSE, ME14 5NQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5NQ 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 5NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5NQ, encompassing approximately 3811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldthorne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cooling Close with total crimes: 2
  • Luddenham Close with total crimes: 2

EASTWELL CLOSE, ME14 5NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.93133.33%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In August 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 offences32.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.62-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.46-20.00%
Public order42.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 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 offences104.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.10-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.46120.00%
Other theft22.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.1525.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 offences42.62-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2050.00%
Other crime22.360.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.89-40.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.980.00%
Other theft42.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Goldthorne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cooling Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Luddenham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holmoaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lombardy Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birchington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mostyn Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coral Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Recreation Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hatherall Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1