BRIAR FIELDS, ME14 5UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 5UZ

BRIAR FIELDS, ME14 5UZ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This ME14 5UZ 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 5UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 5UZ, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME14 5UZ 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

BRIAR FIELDS, ME14 5UZ 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 offences1312.51-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour49.030.00%
Other theft12.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.95-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-33.33%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.5927.27%
Anti-social behaviour39.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08200.00%
Public order12.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.73-38.89%
Other theft17.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.9828.57%
Other theft212.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.20-26.32%
Public order29.73100.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-87.50%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.9318.75%
Vehicle crime813.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.560.00%
Shoplifting12.080.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9045.45%
Criminal damage and arson311.120.00%
Public order12.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6483.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.170.00%
Other theft12.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20244
June 202414
May 202411
April 202418
March 202414
February 202419
January 202416
December 202311
November 20236
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20248

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
October 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 5UZ 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. Henbane Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harrow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shepherds Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Whatman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1