ME15 7NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7NX

ME15 7NX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7NX 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 7NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7NX, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7NX area, explore the ME15 7NX 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 (-47.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 7NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

ME15 7NX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.52-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour52.76-37.50%
Other crime11.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.78-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour85.27-61.90%
Shoplifting72.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-16.67%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.5436.84%
Anti-social behaviour216.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.2720.00%
Public order21.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.79-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour124.760.00%
Shoplifting83.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01-16.67%
Public order31.25200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
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 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.79-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour125.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.01-14.29%
Shoplifting41.50-71.43%
Other theft21.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
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 offences2918.05141.67%
Shoplifting147.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.51250.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.28-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour83.0133.33%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.78-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour66.52-33.33%
Drugs31.500.00%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.043.85%
Anti-social behaviour96.77-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.260.00%
Public order41.25300.00%
Shoplifting41.00-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.80-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour146.52133.33%
Shoplifting93.51-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-58.33%
Other crime31.25-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
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 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.808.00%
Shoplifting146.77-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.01-33.33%
Other crime41.50300.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Public order30.75-50.00%

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 offences2516.55-16.67%
Shoplifting156.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.76-50.00%
Public order62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-33.33%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.510.00%
Shoplifting61.500.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202426
June 202419
May 202423
April 202429
March 202412
February 202426
January 202427
December 202326
November 202327
October 202325
September 202330

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202421
June 202412
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239
September 202318

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
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.82 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
September 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

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 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 7NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Lynley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1