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

Overview of Crime in ME15 7BQ

PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7BQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7BQ, encompassing approximately 2612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7BQ 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

PLAINS AVENUE, ME15 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences66.51-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour42.3033.33%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.10-23.53%
Public order44.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.86142.86%
Anti-social behaviour96.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-25.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.27-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30100.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.33125.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour23.060.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.89200.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.04-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour26.120.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4838.46%
Criminal damage and arson46.89-20.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5744.44%
Criminal damage and arson54.9825.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202417
June 20247
May 20247
April 202418
March 20248
February 202418
January 202416
December 202318
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

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

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 7BQ 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1