ME15 7AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7AB

ME15 7AB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7AB 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 7AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7AB, encompassing approximately 2311 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7AB area, explore the ME15 7AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

ME15 7AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-86.67%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3836.36%
Anti-social behaviour56.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.22450.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 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 offences22.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.22-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour24.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences119.52175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.60100.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-60.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-58.33%
Other theft22.160.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.190.00%
Drugs41.730.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.460.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 202411
June 20242
May 202410
April 202411
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 7AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Upper Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. West Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Spinney
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Basing Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. York Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. St Philip'S Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1