FOREST HILL, ME15 6UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6UX

FOREST HILL, ME15 6UX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6UX 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 6UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6UX, encompassing approximately 4604 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 6UX area, explore the ME15 6UX 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 (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME15 6UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strachan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Quarry Road with total crimes: 3

FOREST HILL, ME15 6UX 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1730.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.99-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.95-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.82100.00%
Possession of weapons31.3050.00%
Public order30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.5631.58%
Public order55.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.1258.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.13250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.17-81.25%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47300.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.786.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.47200.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.300.00%
Other theft33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202413
June 202425
May 202419
April 202412
March 20243
February 202416
January 202416
December 202315
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
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 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Strachan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Forest Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Quarry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Brenchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Regent Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sancroft Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coombe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Islip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Courtenay Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Barfreston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stagshaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Armstrong Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broadfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lacock Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1