PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7AR

PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7AR, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7AR, encompassing approximately 2934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • North View with total crimes: 4
  • South Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 2

PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences86.47166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 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 behaviour43.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.73-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.11133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.77600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-57.14%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.090.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-62.50%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.73-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.130.00%
Other theft23.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. South Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Marion Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Plains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. York Road
    Total1
    Other crime1