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

Overview of Crime in ME15 7HW

SUFFOLK ROAD, ME15 7HW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7HW, encompassing approximately 3649 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7HW area, explore the ME15 7HW 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 (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7HW 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 7HW 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 offences107.12-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-28.57%
Drugs21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.15-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour75.21-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson61.920.00%
Shoplifting61.640.00%
Public order41.640.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.80125.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.40142.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.6620.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.96-25.00%
Shoplifting83.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9266.67%
Public order31.37200.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.3842.86%
Shoplifting32.74-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

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 offences2416.1771.43%
Shoplifting146.58600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92150.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences149.04-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour43.84-33.33%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Public order20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.784.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-25.00%
Shoplifting30.82-25.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5113.64%
Anti-social behaviour66.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-20.00%
Shoplifting41.10-55.56%
Public order11.100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.07-8.33%
Shoplifting96.03-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-37.50%
Other crime31.37-25.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences2417.549.09%
Shoplifting146.58-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.8460.00%
Other crime42.19300.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.8929.41%
Shoplifting156.03200.00%
Public order64.11500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.660.00%
Other theft53.560.00%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202417
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202427
June 202412
May 202416
April 202424
March 202414
February 202426
January 202425
December 202322
November 202324
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

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 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 7HW 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. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1