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

Overview of Crime in ME15 7NQ

CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, ME15 7NQ, 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 7NQ 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 7NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7NQ, encompassing approximately 3955 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7NQ area, explore the ME15 7NQ 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 (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME15 7NQ 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

CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, ME15 7NQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.06-60.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-62.50%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.12-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour85.06-55.56%
Shoplifting62.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-28.57%
Public order21.26-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
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 offences2915.1731.82%
Anti-social behaviour187.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.5516.67%
Public order31.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.43-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour215.5675.00%
Shoplifting85.31166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.0220.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.03-16.67%
Shoplifting31.26-78.57%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
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 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.43150.00%
Shoplifting147.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-20.00%
Public order41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.84-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.03-44.44%
Public order31.2650.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.147.69%
Anti-social behaviour97.0828.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-40.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%

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 offences2612.3923.81%
Anti-social behaviour76.57-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Public order41.26100.00%
Shoplifting41.01-55.56%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.40-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour95.31125.00%
Shoplifting92.28-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-62.50%
Other crime30.76-25.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
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 offences2316.690.00%
Shoplifting145.81-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.5433.33%
Other theft42.0233.33%
Other crime41.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.930.00%
Shoplifting155.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.520.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202429
June 202422
May 202424
April 202430
March 202412
February 202428
January 202426
December 202321
November 202323
October 202323

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 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202418
June 202421
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 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 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 7NQ 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. Highland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 15. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1