LOWER ROAD, ME15 7RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7RG

LOWER ROAD, ME15 7RG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7RG 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 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7RG, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)

ME15 7RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Barton Road with total crimes: 2

LOWER ROAD, ME15 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.93-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-76.92%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.58-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.6029.41%
Anti-social behaviour136.36116.67%
Shoplifting63.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73-16.67%
Public order51.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4030.77%
Criminal damage and arson64.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73100.00%
Shoplifting51.7366.67%
Other theft11.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.67-27.78%
Other theft43.76300.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1128.57%
Anti-social behaviour65.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6975.00%
Vehicle crime54.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Shoplifting31.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-57.14%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3140.00%
Shoplifting62.02500.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-66.67%
Burglary41.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.93-7.69%
Other theft33.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6418.18%
Drugs43.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.640.00%
Public order43.180.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
July 202417
June 202413
May 202418
April 202414
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Upper Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Barton Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Spinney
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Brunswick Street East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Basing Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mote Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Astley Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kingsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hastings Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Philip'S Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1