FARLEIGH HILL, ME15 6RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6RG

FARLEIGH HILL, ME15 6RG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6RG 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 6RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6RG, encompassing approximately 3183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 6RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill Place with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wharfdale Square with total crimes: 3

FARLEIGH HILL, ME15 6RG 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.17116.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.08-40.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88150.00%
Shoplifting31.57200.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4210.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.460.00%
Other theft42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.28150.00%
Shoplifting43.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.34-69.23%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting20.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7430.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.08150.00%
Shoplifting51.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5733.33%
Drugs21.260.00%
Public order20.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences126.919.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.77400.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-85.71%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.460.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 20244
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wharfdale Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. The Boatyard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wharf Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. St Stephen'S Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Meadows
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bridgeside Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Eccleston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Harris Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Farleigh Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Caernarvon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Islip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barfreston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1