HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, ME15 7ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7ES

HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, ME15 7ES, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7ES 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 7ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7ES, encompassing approximately 3207 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ronan'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, ME15 7ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.4916.67%
Burglary22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.300.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.4875.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 behaviour86.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-25.00%
Drugs31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.2460.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences64.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.99-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-66.67%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 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 offences75.92-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.11-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-57.14%
Drugs30.940.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.18-37.50%
Other theft11.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.490.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202414
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
December 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
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
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
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 7ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Ronan'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marion Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1