ME15 7QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7QR

ME15 7QR, Maidstone has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7QR 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 7QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7QR, encompassing approximately 4051 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 7QR 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
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

ME15 7QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-14.29%
Drugs21.480.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.38-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.70-65.00%
Shoplifting71.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-33.33%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.9420.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.86-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour103.46-16.67%
Shoplifting82.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-16.67%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 offences2312.09-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour125.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.96-14.29%
Shoplifting41.48-71.43%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences2415.30118.18%
Shoplifting145.92600.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7320.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.14-60.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.71-44.44%
Other theft51.230.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences2812.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.9112.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-25.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 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 offences2411.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Shoplifting40.99-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.07-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.92100.00%
Shoplifting92.47-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-60.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.784.17%
Shoplifting146.17-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Public order30.74-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.790.00%
Shoplifting155.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.700.00%
Public order62.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202428
June 202414
May 202423
April 202424
March 202411
February 202428
January 202424
December 202324
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202420
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Devon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1