ME15 7DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7DS

ME15 7DS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7DS 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 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7DS, encompassing approximately 3617 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cumberland Avenue with total crimes: 2

ME15 7DS 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49-50.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.98-53.85%
Shoplifting61.660.00%
Public order51.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6536.36%
Anti-social behaviour138.29-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson53.590.00%
Public order21.38-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.7615.79%
Anti-social behaviour166.0833.33%
Shoplifting84.42166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2125.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.16-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour125.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32-33.33%
Shoplifting31.11-78.57%
Public order20.83-60.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.63121.43%
Shoplifting148.57600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66500.00%
Public order51.6625.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.87-42.86%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.54-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour77.7416.67%
Public order51.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Shoplifting31.11-25.00%
Drugs20.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8216.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-16.67%
Public order41.38300.00%
Shoplifting41.11-55.56%
Burglary11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.3119.05%
Anti-social behaviour106.91233.33%
Shoplifting92.76-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.49-25.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Other crime20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.410.00%
Shoplifting145.80-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.870.00%
Public order52.21-16.67%
Other theft31.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.590.00%
Shoplifting155.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.150.00%
Public order62.210.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202430
June 202422
May 202419
April 202431
March 202414
February 202428
January 202429
December 202325
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1