SOMERSET ROAD, ME15 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7EJ

SOMERSET ROAD, ME15 7EJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7EJ 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 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7EJ, encompassing approximately 3450 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME15 7EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 2

SOMERSET ROAD, ME15 7EJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.32-25.00%
Drugs31.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences86.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74150.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Other theft10.58-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5450.00%
Other theft42.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9314.29%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences76.09-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-40.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.25-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.320.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
December 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marion Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Plains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1