SUFFOLK ROAD, ME15 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7HU

SUFFOLK ROAD, ME15 7HU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7HU, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Claygate with total crimes: 3

SUFFOLK ROAD, ME15 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.51-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour75.58-46.15%
Public order72.17600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1720.00%
Shoplifting61.860.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.07225.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.030.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.480.00%
Shoplifting84.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-63.64%
Public order31.2450.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.48-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour114.03175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.41-20.00%
Shoplifting31.24-78.57%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.6860.00%
Shoplifting147.45600.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.340.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.31-50.00%
Public order44.650.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.31150.00%
Public order41.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.104.17%
Anti-social behaviour57.76-37.50%
Shoplifting41.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-60.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.6814.29%
Shoplifting97.45-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.79700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-16.67%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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 offences2117.3723.53%
Shoplifting146.52-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.340.00%
Public order51.860.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

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 offences1716.44-10.53%
Shoplifting155.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.65100.00%
Public order51.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-60.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.890.00%
Shoplifting53.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202426
June 202413
May 202413
April 202424
March 202415
February 202430
January 202425
December 202324
November 202321
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

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 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 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
September 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Claygate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1