ME15 7LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7LZ

ME15 7LZ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7LZ 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 7LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7LZ, encompassing approximately 4061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7LZ 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

ME15 7LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-28.57%
Drugs21.230.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.36-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.69-65.00%
Shoplifting71.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-33.33%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.77115.38%
Anti-social behaviour206.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.9220.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.59-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour103.20-9.09%
Shoplifting82.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-16.67%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.82-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour115.6637.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.71-25.00%
Shoplifting41.48-71.43%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.49160.00%
Shoplifting146.40600.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4560.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.97300.00%
Public order31.9750.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 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 offences107.88-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-28.57%
Other theft51.230.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.088.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.594.35%
Anti-social behaviour75.91-30.00%
Shoplifting41.72-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.54-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.66100.00%
Shoplifting92.46-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-60.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.7413.64%
Shoplifting146.15-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Public order30.74-50.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.510.00%
Shoplifting155.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.690.00%
Public order62.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20232
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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202420
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202428
June 202413
May 202423
April 202426
March 202410
February 202426
January 202424
December 202323
November 202325
October 202322

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
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 3 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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