ME15 7NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7NT

ME15 7NT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7NT 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 7NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7NT, encompassing approximately 3929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 7NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ronan'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

ME15 7NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.62-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.800.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2253.85%
Anti-social behaviour75.09-68.18%
Shoplifting71.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7866.67%
Other theft41.270.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.60-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.31-40.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.72-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour113.82-15.38%
Shoplifting82.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0466.67%
Other crime31.2750.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.45-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour134.8430.00%
Shoplifting43.31-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences2115.52133.33%
Shoplifting145.34600.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.5433.33%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.40-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.2940.00%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.14-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour53.56-28.57%
Drugs31.270.00%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.0052.63%
Anti-social behaviour77.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-16.67%
Public order41.27300.00%
Shoplifting41.02-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.25-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour144.84133.33%
Shoplifting93.56-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.29-53.85%
Other theft21.53-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.3422.73%
Shoplifting146.87-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.56160.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.31-33.33%
Other theft41.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Other 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 offences2216.800.00%
Shoplifting155.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.820.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202413
June 202415
May 202419
April 202421
March 20249
February 202414
January 202429
December 202319
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202422
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 20235

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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Ronan'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lynley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1