ME14 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5SF

ME14 5SF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.34 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5SF, encompassing approximately 759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Square Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Huntsman Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

ME14 5SF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.22100.00%
Other theft25.270.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Burglary12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.80-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson410.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.270.00%
Possession of weapons13.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.95200.00%
Drugs33.950.00%
Robbery13.950.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Other theft11.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft25.270.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.39166.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.54300.00%
Other theft25.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63100.00%
Public order12.630.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.95-50.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.9033.33%
Vehicle crime25.270.00%
Other theft12.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.54-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.950.00%
Burglary13.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.85250.00%
Other crime19.220.00%
Public order11.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft213.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-71.43%
Public order22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-33.33%
Shoplifting12.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.220.00%
Public order23.950.00%
Shoplifting22.630.00%
Robbery12.630.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Square Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Huntsman Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Goldthorne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mote Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mostyn Road
    Total1
    Other theft1