NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, ME15 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7LG

NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, ME15 7LG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7LG, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7LG 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
  • Cumberland Avenue with total crimes: 2

NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, ME15 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.23-28.57%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.72-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9520.00%
Shoplifting61.670.00%
Public order51.67400.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.7876.47%
Anti-social behaviour148.377.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.9125.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1713.11-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour134.7418.18%
Shoplifting83.63166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.0283.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.07-42.86%
Shoplifting31.12-78.57%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.69125.00%
Shoplifting147.53600.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.91600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9550.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-42.86%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.237.14%
Anti-social behaviour78.3740.00%
Public order51.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Shoplifting31.12-25.00%
Drugs20.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5512.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.81-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-20.00%
Shoplifting41.12-55.56%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.1819.05%
Anti-social behaviour96.97200.00%
Shoplifting92.51-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.51-28.57%
Other theft31.390.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

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 offences2117.2923.53%
Shoplifting145.86-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.9116.67%
Public order51.95-16.67%
Other theft31.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%

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 offences1715.620.00%
Shoplifting154.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.180.00%
Public order61.670.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202414
June 202413
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202430
June 202417
May 202418
April 202427
March 202412
February 202430
January 202428
December 202325
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1