MINOR CENTRE, ME14 5TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5TQ

MINOR CENTRE, ME14 5TQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5TQ 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 5TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5TQ, encompassing approximately 2651 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME14 5TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exton Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Rampion Close with total crimes: 2
  • Blacksmith Drive with total crimes: 1

MINOR CENTRE, ME14 5TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.17-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour44.90300.00%
Vehicle crime11.51-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.81280.00%
Vehicle crime27.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In July 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 offences54.90-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6818.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 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 offences116.04-38.89%
Other theft24.15-33.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6812.50%
Other theft36.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.68-11.11%
Public order26.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-88.89%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5812.50%
Vehicle crime96.790.00%
Other theft33.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6823.08%
Other theft36.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.90160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 20245
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 202416
February 202418
January 202416
December 202313
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
November 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exton Gardens
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. Rampion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Blacksmith Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grove Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Henbane Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Harrow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shepherds Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Whatman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1