HAMPTON ROAD, ME14 5QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5QT

HAMPTON ROAD, ME14 5QT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5QT 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 5QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5QT, encompassing approximately 3555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Roman Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Cooling Close with total crimes: 2

HAMPTON ROAD, ME14 5QT 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.4712.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.0660.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-25.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.34-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.410.00%
Public order41.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.5040.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97100.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting54.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-84.62%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.78550.00%
Shoplifting23.66-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-60.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.94-16.67%
Shoplifting41.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.34-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences61.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.090.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232

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
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 202413
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emsworth Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Roman Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cooling Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Luddenham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coral Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hatherall Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Netley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1