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

Overview of Crime in ME15 7ET

HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, ME15 7ET, Maidstone has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7ET 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 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7ET, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 7ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ronan'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, ME15 7ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3310.00%
Shoplifting73.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.43122.22%
Violence and sexual offences105.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-40.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.15-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.740.00%
Shoplifting82.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2066.67%
Public order21.370.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.78-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour93.5780.00%
Shoplifting42.47-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.17100.00%
Shoplifting144.39600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.68-27.27%
Other theft52.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Burglary30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.23-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour73.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-25.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%

In January 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 offences1810.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Shoplifting41.10-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.25-47.83%
Shoplifting93.29-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20-60.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.1135.29%
Shoplifting146.31-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.74-20.00%
Burglary32.20200.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.920.00%
Shoplifting154.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 202416
March 20248
February 202411
January 202418
December 202312
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202420
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202414
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Ronan'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodside Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1