POSTLEY ROAD, ME15 6GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6GE

POSTLEY ROAD, ME15 6GE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6GE 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 6GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6GE, encompassing approximately 3986 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ME15 6GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strachan Close with total crimes: 4
  • North View with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Hill with total crimes: 3

POSTLEY ROAD, ME15 6GE 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0362.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.01150.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.03-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson53.01150.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.7952.94%
Public order46.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.03112.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.52-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.26300.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.26-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.76100.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.2718.18%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.270.00%
Other theft32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202412
June 202426
May 202417
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Strachan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Forest Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Quarry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brenchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Regent Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sancroft Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Massey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Caernarvon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Courtenay Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Armstrong Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Broadfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lacock Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1