SHEARERS CLOSE, ME14 5UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5UQ

SHEARERS CLOSE, ME14 5UQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5UQ, encompassing approximately 2229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nutwood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Cobnut Close with total crimes: 1

SHEARERS CLOSE, ME14 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-42.86%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In August 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 offences74.48600.00%
Vehicle crime23.14100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.24300.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79100.00%
Other theft20.90-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
February 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233

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 1 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

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 5UQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nutwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cobnut Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Blacksmith Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grove Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Henbane Close
    Total1
    Other theft1