ME15 7JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7JF

ME15 7JF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7JF 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 7JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7JF, encompassing approximately 3531 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7JF area, explore the ME15 7JF 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME15 7JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

ME15 7JF 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 offences105.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.83-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.83-46.67%
Shoplifting72.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98150.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.6536.36%
Violence and sexual offences64.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.4857.14%
Violence and sexual offences83.11-11.11%
Shoplifting82.27100.00%
Drugs32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.80-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5540.00%
Shoplifting41.98-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.33600.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.51-40.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-71.43%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour72.8340.00%
Shoplifting31.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9138.46%
Anti-social behaviour55.10-37.50%
Shoplifting41.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.61-27.78%
Shoplifting93.68-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.5560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-62.50%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2920.00%
Shoplifting145.10-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.9614.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-44.44%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.86-42.31%
Shoplifting154.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.25-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.550.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Other theft21.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.110.00%
Shoplifting61.980.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 202418
December 202313
November 202318
October 202315
September 202326

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202415
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.82 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
September 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Plains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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