LEICESTER ROAD, ME15 7PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7PZ

LEICESTER ROAD, ME15 7PZ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7PZ 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 7PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7PZ, encompassing approximately 4175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-75.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME15 7PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darwin Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Greenborough Close with total crimes: 2

LEICESTER ROAD, ME15 7PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.54-75.81%
Violence and sexual offences143.59-41.67%
Other theft73.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6227.541450.00%
Violence and sexual offences2414.85-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour85.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.9216.67%
Other theft61.6820.00%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.614.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-14.29%
Other theft51.4425.00%
Public order41.2033.33%
Shoplifting40.96-66.67%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.1638.89%
Anti-social behaviour245.9984.62%
Shoplifting125.7571.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.87133.33%
Other theft41.68-50.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.93-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.3162.50%
Other theft83.1160.00%
Shoplifting71.92-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-66.67%
Other crime20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.68127.27%
Shoplifting175.99112.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.0780.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.1614.29%
Other theft51.92-44.44%
Public order51.2025.00%
Other crime41.20300.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.21-26.67%
Other theft92.6312.50%
Shoplifting82.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.92-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.68150.00%
Public order41.2033.33%
Burglary30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.17-42.31%
Shoplifting113.5922.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.6328.57%
Other theft82.16-11.11%
Possession of weapons31.92200.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.0436.84%
Other theft96.2328.57%
Shoplifting92.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.16-50.00%
Public order51.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2025.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.81-5.00%
Shoplifting154.55-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour143.59133.33%
Other theft73.35-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-42.86%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.20-13.04%
Shoplifting194.790.00%
Other theft114.55-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson72.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.880.00%
Shoplifting195.510.00%
Other theft184.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202426
June 202425
May 202418
April 202425
March 202411
February 202415
January 202426
December 202319
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 202424
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202462
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 202417
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 202315
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 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 7PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darwin Avenue
    Total27
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greenborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Morton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lynley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1