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

Overview of Crime in ME15 7LS

NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, ME15 7LS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7LS 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 7LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7LS, encompassing approximately 3745 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7LS area, explore the ME15 7LS 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 (-52.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7LS 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 7LS 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.87-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.67-50.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.62-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.61-42.86%
Public order62.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6020.00%
Shoplifting61.600.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences3014.4230.43%
Anti-social behaviour148.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.740.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.4815.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.1414.29%
Shoplifting84.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1466.67%
Public order31.3350.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour145.34133.33%
Shoplifting33.74-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

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 offences3219.22128.57%
Shoplifting148.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60500.00%
Public order51.6025.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences148.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-42.86%
Public order41.07-20.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.087.69%
Anti-social behaviour77.4816.67%
Public order51.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Shoplifting31.07-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%

In January 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 offences2612.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-16.67%
Public order41.33300.00%
Shoplifting41.07-55.56%
Burglary11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.0218.18%
Anti-social behaviour96.94200.00%
Shoplifting92.40-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.40-25.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.354.76%
Shoplifting145.87-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.740.00%
Public order52.14-16.67%
Other theft41.3333.33%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.020.00%
Shoplifting155.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.000.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202430
June 202423
May 202420
April 202432
March 202414
February 202428
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202414
June 202416
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 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
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

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 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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

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 7LS 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. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1