CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, ME15 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7NJ

CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, ME15 7NJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7NJ, encompassing approximately 3949 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7NJ 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

CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, ME15 7NJ 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 offences85.06-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-62.50%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.89-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour84.56-57.89%
Shoplifting62.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-28.57%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.9447.37%
Anti-social behaviour197.0911.76%
Criminal damage and arson74.8140.00%
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 offences1914.43-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour174.8141.67%
Shoplifting84.30166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
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 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.90-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour125.8271.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.04-28.57%
Shoplifting31.27-78.57%
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 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.72181.82%
Shoplifting147.85600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5475.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.77250.00%
Public order41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-50.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%

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 offences2410.38-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour86.0814.29%
Drugs32.030.00%
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 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.9118.18%
Anti-social behaviour76.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Shoplifting41.01-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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 offences2213.42-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.57125.00%
Shoplifting92.28-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-50.00%
Other crime31.01-25.00%
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 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.719.09%
Shoplifting146.08-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.5460.00%
Other crime42.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%

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 offences2214.94-8.33%
Shoplifting155.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.80-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.5266.67%
Public order51.27400.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.080.00%
Other theft53.540.00%
Shoplifting51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202428
June 202419
May 202423
April 202431
March 202411
February 202424
January 202426
December 202322
November 202324
October 202322
September 202324

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202419
June 202417
May 202412
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

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 7NJ 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. 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