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

Overview of Crime in ME15 7AS

PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7AS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7AS 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 7AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7AS, encompassing approximately 3432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strachan Close with total crimes: 4
  • North View with total crimes: 4
  • South Park Road with total crimes: 4

PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 behaviour42.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In July 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 offences74.08-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6642.86%
Burglary22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 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 offences73.50-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.66200.00%
Public order32.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.95-20.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.95-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.91-42.86%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.20112.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.950.00%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.080.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Strachan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. South Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Regent Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Massey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Armstrong Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lacock Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marion Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1