LACOCK GARDENS, ME15 6GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6GS

LACOCK GARDENS, ME15 6GS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6GS 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 6GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6GS, encompassing approximately 3537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 6GS 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

LACOCK GARDENS, ME15 6GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.98100.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.83-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.79-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54100.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9033.33%
Public order45.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3566.67%
Burglary34.240.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.39125.00%
Drugs12.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.83100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.11-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0922.22%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0928.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Public order20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.090.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
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 6GS 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. Regent Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Massey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rainham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Armstrong Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broadfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lacock Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1