ME14 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME14 9BW

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.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME14 9BW area, explore the ME14 9BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-60.53% decrease)

ME14 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 10

ME14 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4039.0617.65%
Shoplifting1613.59-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour155.43-60.53%
Other theft125.10100.00%
Burglary124.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.08-44.44%
Drugs41.70-42.86%
Public order41.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other crime10.68-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3847.90123.53%
Violence and sexual offences3412.916.25%
Shoplifting2611.5530.00%
Public order98.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0680.00%
Drugs73.06133.33%
Other theft62.38-40.00%
Other crime42.04-33.33%
Theft from the person31.36-25.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3242.12-20.00%
Shoplifting2010.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.79-29.17%
Public order125.77300.00%
Other theft104.08-16.67%
Other crime63.40-14.29%
Possession of weapons52.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7025.00%
Theft from the person41.70100.00%
Robbery31.36-25.00%
Drugs31.02-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4044.1642.86%
Anti-social behaviour2413.5950.00%
Shoplifting208.15-33.33%
Other theft126.799.09%
Other crime74.0840.00%
Drugs52.3825.00%
Robbery41.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Public order31.36-83.33%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.68-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3046.2036.36%
Violence and sexual offences2810.19-40.43%
Public order189.5180.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.11-48.39%
Other theft115.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.74-27.27%
Other crime52.720.00%
Burglary41.7033.33%
Drugs41.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Bicycle theft31.3650.00%
Theft from the person31.02200.00%
Robbery11.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-83.33%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4754.014.44%
Anti-social behaviour3115.9793.75%
Shoplifting2210.53-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.47-8.33%
Public order103.740.00%
Other theft103.40-33.33%
Drugs73.4040.00%
Possession of weapons62.380.00%
Other crime52.04-44.44%
Burglary31.70-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.02-33.33%
Robbery20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.68-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4552.992.27%
Shoplifting2415.29-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour168.15-20.00%
Other theft155.4387.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.1071.43%
Public order104.0866.67%
Other crime93.40350.00%
Drugs53.0666.67%
Theft from the person51.7066.67%
Burglary41.70-50.00%
Robbery41.36300.00%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Bicycle theft31.36200.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4445.8610.00%
Shoplifting2614.95-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour208.8325.00%
Other theft86.7933.33%
Burglary82.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.72-30.00%
Public order62.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons42.040.00%
Drugs31.36-78.57%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4046.5448.15%
Shoplifting3113.59-35.42%
Anti-social behaviour1610.5345.45%
Drugs145.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.7611.11%
Public order103.40-33.33%
Other theft63.40-53.85%
Burglary32.040.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Other crime10.68-94.74%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4851.2941.18%
Violence and sexual offences2716.30-35.71%
Other crime199.17850.00%
Public order156.4566.67%
Other theft135.1085.71%
Anti-social behaviour114.42-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.7412.50%
Drugs43.06-33.33%
Theft from the person31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.56-30.00%
Shoplifting3414.2721.43%
Anti-social behaviour2011.55-25.93%
Public order96.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.06-38.46%
Other theft72.72-53.33%
Drugs62.38-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Possession of weapons31.36200.00%
Other crime21.02-60.00%
Theft from the person10.68-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6059.440.00%
Shoplifting2820.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour279.510.00%
Other theft159.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.100.00%
Public order124.420.00%
Drugs74.080.00%
Other crime52.380.00%
Theft from the person31.700.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 202415
February 20248
January 20246
December 202313
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202412
June 20243
May 202418
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202420
June 202420
May 202430
April 202422
March 202424
February 202426
January 202431
December 202348
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
July 202432
June 202440
May 202428
April 202447
March 202445
February 202444
January 202440
December 202327
November 202342
October 202360

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 202319
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202438
July 202417
June 202424
May 202416
April 202431
March 202416
February 202420
January 202416
December 202311
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME14 9BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. St Peter'S Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 4. Scotney Gardens
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Week Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Prison
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Faith'S Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sandling Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Waterside Gate
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Earl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Pevensey Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Maidstone Barracks
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Perryfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Well Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Mckenzie Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lesley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1