WORCESTER ROAD, ME15 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7LY

WORCESTER ROAD, ME15 7LY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7LY, encompassing approximately 4062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME15 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cumberland Avenue with total crimes: 2

WORCESTER ROAD, ME15 7LY 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.43-58.33%
Other theft32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.91-66.67%
Shoplifting61.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-55.56%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.0068.42%
Anti-social behaviour187.88-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.4380.00%
Public order32.2250.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.5183.33%
Violence and sexual offences195.41-9.52%
Shoplifting84.68166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.81-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour125.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-16.67%
Shoplifting31.23-78.57%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.49141.67%
Shoplifting147.14600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.4850.00%
Public order41.4833.33%
Other crime30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.37-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour72.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.31-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour106.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-40.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.88-38.46%
Public order51.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2325.00%
Shoplifting41.23-55.56%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5214.29%
Anti-social behaviour135.91160.00%
Shoplifting93.20-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-55.56%
Other crime30.98-25.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
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 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.00-16.00%
Shoplifting145.17-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.45125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-28.57%
Other crime41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.75-10.71%
Shoplifting156.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.69-41.67%
Public order51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.890.00%
Other theft52.950.00%
Shoplifting51.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 202432
June 202419
May 202421
April 202429
March 202412
February 202427
January 202432
December 202324
November 202321
October 202325
September 202328

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202418
June 202422
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lynley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. 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