ME15 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7LP

ME15 7LP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7LP, encompassing approximately 3959 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7LP 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
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 2

ME15 7LP 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-66.67%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.87-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour94.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.270.00%
Shoplifting61.770.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.9052.63%
Anti-social behaviour187.325.88%
Criminal damage and arson74.5540.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.40-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour174.8030.77%
Shoplifting84.29166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.87-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.56116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.28-16.67%
Shoplifting31.26-78.57%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.43146.15%
Shoplifting148.08600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.52200.00%
Public order41.5233.33%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.08-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-50.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.36-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour86.0614.29%
Drugs32.020.00%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.6322.73%
Anti-social behaviour76.82-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Public order41.26300.00%
Shoplifting41.01-55.56%
Burglary11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.13-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour95.56125.00%
Shoplifting92.27-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-70.00%
Other crime30.76-25.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences2316.67-4.17%
Shoplifting145.81-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.5466.67%
Other crime42.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.660.00%
Shoplifting156.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.520.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202429
June 202419
May 202422
April 202432
March 202413
February 202424
January 202427
December 202322
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 15 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202418
June 202417
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
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 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
December 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 14. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1