ME15 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6LL

ME15 6LL, Maidstone has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.77 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6LL 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 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6LL, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (-28.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

ME15 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

ME15 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7788.77-28.70%
Anti-social behaviour4329.9810.26%
Criminal damage and arson2216.744.76%
Shoplifting228.57-26.67%
Other theft168.57100.00%
Drugs136.23-7.14%
Public order125.06-29.41%
Possession of weapons84.67700.00%
Vehicle crime43.11300.00%
Other crime31.56-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Burglary21.17-50.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.78-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10899.2910.20%
Anti-social behaviour3942.0530.00%
Shoplifting3015.1815.38%
Criminal damage and arson2111.685.00%
Public order178.1854.55%
Drugs146.620.00%
Other theft85.45-33.33%
Other crime53.11-16.67%
Theft from the person41.9533.33%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Robbery21.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9893.4525.64%
Anti-social behaviour3038.16-47.37%
Shoplifting2611.6818.18%
Criminal damage and arson2010.1242.86%
Drugs147.79100.00%
Other theft125.45-42.86%
Public order114.67-8.33%
Possession of weapons64.2850.00%
Other crime62.34-25.00%
Robbery52.34150.00%
Vehicle crime51.950.00%
Burglary31.95-40.00%
Theft from the person31.17-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7895.00-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour5730.3721.28%
Shoplifting2222.19-37.14%
Other theft218.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.1827.27%
Public order125.45-25.00%
Other crime84.67166.67%
Drugs73.11-30.00%
Theft from the person72.73250.00%
Burglary52.7366.67%
Vehicle crime51.9525.00%
Possession of weapons41.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.56-71.43%
Robbery20.78-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9097.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour4735.0417.50%
Shoplifting3518.30118.75%
Public order1613.63-15.79%
Other theft156.23-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson115.84-47.62%
Drugs104.2842.86%
Bicycle theft73.8975.00%
Vehicle crime42.73-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.560.00%
Robbery31.560.00%
Other crime31.17-57.14%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Theft from the person21.17100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9092.289.76%
Anti-social behaviour4035.04-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson2115.5723.53%
Public order198.1811.76%
Other theft177.4030.77%
Shoplifting166.62-15.79%
Vehicle crime76.23250.00%
Other crime72.730.00%
Drugs72.73-22.22%
Bicycle theft42.73300.00%
Possession of weapons41.5633.33%
Robbery31.56-25.00%
Theft from the person11.17-66.67%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8287.9917.14%
Anti-social behaviour4631.93-9.80%
Shoplifting1917.915.56%
Criminal damage and arson177.40-39.29%
Public order176.626.25%
Other theft136.62-7.14%
Drugs95.0628.57%
Other crime73.50133.33%
Robbery42.730.00%
Burglary31.56-50.00%
Theft from the person31.1750.00%
Possession of weapons31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7086.836.06%
Anti-social behaviour5127.2654.55%
Criminal damage and arson2819.8640.00%
Shoplifting1810.9020.00%
Public order167.010.00%
Other theft146.23-6.67%
Drugs75.45-41.67%
Burglary62.73100.00%
Possession of weapons42.340.00%
Other crime31.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Theft from the person21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.78-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6678.65-39.45%
Anti-social behaviour3325.703.12%
Criminal damage and arson2012.850.00%
Public order167.790.00%
Other theft156.230.00%
Shoplifting155.84-60.53%
Drugs125.84-14.29%
Other crime64.67500.00%
Possession of weapons42.3433.33%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Bicycle theft31.56200.00%
Theft from the person31.17-40.00%
Burglary31.17-40.00%
Robbery21.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109101.6236.25%
Shoplifting3842.4431.03%
Anti-social behaviour3214.80-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson2012.4666.67%
Public order167.79-5.88%
Other theft156.2387.50%
Drugs145.840.00%
Theft from the person55.45150.00%
Burglary51.95150.00%
Possession of weapons31.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8078.65-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour3531.1516.67%
Shoplifting2913.63-21.62%
Public order1711.29-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson126.62-53.85%
Vehicle crime94.67200.00%
Other theft83.50-20.00%
Possession of weapons63.1150.00%
Theft from the person22.340.00%
Burglary20.78-60.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108101.230.00%
Shoplifting3742.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour3014.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson2611.680.00%
Public order2110.120.00%
Other theft108.180.00%
Drugs83.890.00%
Burglary53.110.00%
Possession of weapons41.950.00%
Other crime41.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 483 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202439
July 202430
June 202457
May 202447
April 202440
March 202446
February 202451
January 202433
December 202332
November 202335
October 202330

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202420
June 202414
May 202411
April 202421
March 202417
February 202428
January 202420
December 202320
November 202312
October 202326

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202412
June 202421
May 202415
April 202417
March 202413
February 202414
January 202415
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202411
June 202412
May 202416
April 202419
March 202417
February 202416
January 202416
December 202316
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202426
June 202422
May 202435
April 202416
March 202419
February 202418
January 202415
December 202338
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 1056 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 2024108
July 202498
June 202478
May 202490
April 202490
March 202482
February 202470
January 202466
December 2023109
November 202380
October 2023108

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 202314
October 20238

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    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
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    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. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. King Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Knightrider Court
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bishops Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lower Stone Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Wat Tyler Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Padsole Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. A20
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Peter'S Bridge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. High Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Greenhithe
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Medway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Earl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Romney Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Knightrider Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Brunswick Street East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Astley Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Astley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1