CLAYGATE, ME15 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7BJ

CLAYGATE, ME15 7BJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7BJ, encompassing approximately 2396 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Claygate with total crimes: 3
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 2

CLAYGATE, ME15 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences77.09-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.52-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5033.33%
Public order41.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-40.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.76-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.50150.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6087.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.68-52.94%
Other theft33.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0130.77%
Criminal damage and arson37.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.68-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour15.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.6833.33%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.17-40.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202415
June 20246
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
February 202417
January 202413
December 202316
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Claygate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Plains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1