FARLEIGH HEIGHTS, ME15 6XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 6XN

FARLEIGH HEIGHTS, ME15 6XN, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This ME15 6XN 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 6XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 6XN, encompassing approximately 1611 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 6XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharfdale Square with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • The Penstocks with total crimes: 1

FARLEIGH HEIGHTS, ME15 6XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-25.00%
Drugs21.86100.00%
Shoplifting21.24-33.33%
Robbery11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.58100.00%
Shoplifting32.48200.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.72-33.33%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.10200.00%
Shoplifting21.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.21100.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.72-60.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.210.00%
Shoplifting22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.34-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.17-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.960.00%
Other theft23.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.170.00%
Shoplifting45.580.00%
Public order22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 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
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wharfdale Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. The Penstocks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Stampers
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Meadows
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Bridgeside Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harris Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Farleigh Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1