ME15 6AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6AP

ME15 6AP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 251 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 139.71 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME15 postcode area, which has experienced 396 crimes and a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME15 6AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6AP, encompassing approximately 1796 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 6AP area, explore the ME15 6AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-25.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)

ME15 6AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19

ME15 6AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88139.71-25.42%
Anti-social behaviour4648.98-8.00%
Shoplifting2525.60-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson2113.92-19.23%
Other theft1911.69137.50%
Drugs1610.586.67%
Public order128.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons76.68250.00%
Vehicle crime43.90100.00%
Burglary42.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.23100.00%
Other crime32.23-40.00%
Robbery21.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118164.2014.56%
Anti-social behaviour5065.6842.86%
Shoplifting3727.8332.14%
Criminal damage and arson2620.5962.50%
Public order1814.4720.00%
Drugs1510.02-11.76%
Other theft88.35-42.86%
Burglary64.4550.00%
Other crime53.340.00%
Theft from the person42.78-42.86%
Possession of weapons22.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-60.00%
Robbery21.11-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103146.3910.75%
Anti-social behaviour3557.33-40.68%
Shoplifting2819.48-6.67%
Drugs1715.5888.89%
Criminal damage and arson169.460.00%
Public order158.9136.36%
Other theft148.35-26.32%
Possession of weapons87.79100.00%
Theft from the person74.450.00%
Other crime53.90-50.00%
Robbery52.780.00%
Vehicle crime52.780.00%
Burglary42.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft12.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93153.07-2.11%
Anti-social behaviour5951.7620.41%
Shoplifting3032.84-18.92%
Other theft1916.7011.76%
Criminal damage and arson1610.5823.08%
Public order118.91-42.11%
Other crime106.12100.00%
Drugs95.57-25.00%
Theft from the person75.01133.33%
Robbery53.9066.67%
Burglary52.78-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.7866.67%
Possession of weapons42.780.00%
Bicycle theft22.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95153.07-7.77%
Anti-social behaviour4952.886.52%
Shoplifting3727.2776.19%
Public order1920.59-17.39%
Other theft1710.58-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson139.46-55.17%
Drugs127.249.09%
Bicycle theft86.68166.67%
Burglary74.4575.00%
Other crime53.90-54.55%
Possession of weapons42.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.23-66.67%
Theft from the person31.67200.00%
Robbery31.67-40.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103160.869.57%
Anti-social behaviour4657.339.52%
Criminal damage and arson2925.6070.59%
Public order2316.1421.05%
Shoplifting2112.80-22.22%
Other theft1811.6963.64%
Drugs1110.020.00%
Other crime116.1237.50%
Vehicle crime96.12200.00%
Possession of weapons55.0166.67%
Robbery52.780.00%
Burglary42.780.00%
Bicycle theft32.230.00%
Theft from the person11.67-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94138.6017.50%
Anti-social behaviour4252.32-16.00%
Shoplifting2723.383.85%
Public order1915.0318.75%
Criminal damage and arson1710.58-37.04%
Other theft119.46-31.25%
Drugs116.1210.00%
Other crime86.12166.67%
Robbery54.45150.00%
Theft from the person52.7866.67%
Burglary42.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Possession of weapons31.67-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80137.486.67%
Anti-social behaviour5044.5342.86%
Criminal damage and arson2727.8350.00%
Shoplifting2615.03-3.70%
Other theft1614.4723.08%
Public order168.910.00%
Drugs108.91-33.33%
Burglary65.5750.00%
Possession of weapons43.34-20.00%
Other crime32.23-50.00%
Theft from the person31.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Robbery21.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75125.24-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour3541.750.00%
Shoplifting2719.48-37.21%
Criminal damage and arson1815.03-21.74%
Public order1610.02-20.00%
Drugs158.917.14%
Other theft138.35-23.53%
Other crime67.24500.00%
Possession of weapons53.3466.67%
Burglary42.78-42.86%
Robbery32.230.00%
Bicycle theft31.67200.00%
Theft from the person31.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110156.9635.80%
Shoplifting4361.2326.47%
Anti-social behaviour3523.93-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson2319.4843.75%
Public order2012.8025.00%
Other theft1711.1388.89%
Drugs149.46600.00%
Burglary77.79250.00%
Theft from the person53.9066.67%
Possession of weapons32.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81120.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3645.090.00%
Shoplifting3420.04-20.93%
Criminal damage and arson1618.92-33.33%
Public order168.91-23.81%
Other theft98.91-30.77%
Vehicle crime95.01200.00%
Possession of weapons65.0150.00%
Other crime33.34-40.00%
Theft from the person31.670.00%
Drugs21.67-77.78%
Burglary21.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108153.620.00%
Shoplifting4360.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour3623.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson2420.040.00%
Public order2113.360.00%
Other theft1311.690.00%
Drugs97.240.00%
Other crime55.010.00%
Possession of weapons42.780.00%
Burglary42.230.00%
Theft from the person32.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Bicycle theft21.670.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202416
June 202416
May 202413
April 202429
March 202417
February 202427
January 202418
December 202323
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202417
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410
January 202415
December 202314
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202414
June 202419
May 202417
April 202418
March 202411
February 202416
January 202413
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202415
June 202411
May 202419
April 202423
March 202419
February 202416
January 202416
December 202320
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
July 202428
June 202430
May 202437
April 202421
March 202427
February 202426
January 202427
December 202343
November 202334
October 202343

A total of 1148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 2024118
July 2024103
June 202493
May 202495
April 2024103
March 202494
February 202480
January 202475
December 2023110
November 202381
October 2023108

A total of 519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202450
July 202435
June 202459
May 202449
April 202446
March 202442
February 202450
January 202435
December 202335
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 6AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gabriel'S Hill
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Granada Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Foster Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Pudding Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bank Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Week Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. King Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Knightrider Court
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Bishops Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lower Stone Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. St Faith'S Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wat Tyler Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Padsole Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. A20
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Camden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. High Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Medway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Earl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Wyatt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Romney Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Knightrider Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Brunswick Street East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Astley Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Old School Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1