ME14 9BW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.06 per 1,000 population. This ME14 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME14 9BW, encompassing approximately 2943 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 39.06 | 17.65% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 13.59 | -38.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.43 | -60.53% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.10 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 4.08 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.08 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.70 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.36 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.36 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 47.90 | 123.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 12.91 | 6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 11.55 | 30.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 8.83 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.06 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.06 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.38 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.04 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.36 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.02 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.02 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 42.12 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 10.87 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 6.79 | -29.17% |
| Public order | 12 | 5.77 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.08 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.40 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.04 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.70 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.70 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.36 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.02 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.02 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.02 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 44.16 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 13.59 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 8.15 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.79 | 9.09% |
| Other crime | 7 | 4.08 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.38 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.70 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.36 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.36 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.68 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.68 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 46.20 | 36.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 10.19 | -40.43% |
| Public order | 18 | 9.51 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.11 | -48.39% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.43 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.74 | -27.27% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.70 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.36 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.36 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.02 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | -83.33% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 54.01 | 4.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 15.97 | 93.75% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 10.53 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 7.47 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.40 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.40 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.04 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.70 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.02 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.68 | -80.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 52.99 | 2.27% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 15.29 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 8.15 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 5.43 | 87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 5.10 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.08 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 9 | 3.40 | 350.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.06 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.70 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.70 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.36 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.36 | 200.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 45.86 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 14.95 | -16.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 8.83 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.79 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.72 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.72 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.38 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.36 | -78.57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 46.54 | 48.15% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 13.59 | -35.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 10.53 | 45.45% |
| Drugs | 14 | 5.43 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.76 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.40 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.40 | -53.85% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | -94.74% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 48 | 51.29 | 41.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 16.30 | -35.71% |
| Other crime | 19 | 9.17 | 850.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.45 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 13 | 5.10 | 85.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.42 | -45.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.74 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.06 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.36 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.02 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 47.56 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 14.27 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 11.55 | -25.93% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.79 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.06 | -38.46% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.72 | -53.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.38 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.36 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.36 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.02 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.68 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 59.44 | 1.69% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 20.38 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 9.51 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 9.17 | 7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 5.10 | 30.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.42 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.08 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.38 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.70 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 58.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 20.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 9.17 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 8.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 351 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 45 |
| February 2024 | 44 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 60 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 9BW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Total | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |