WILLOW WAY, ME15 7RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7RJ

WILLOW WAY, ME15 7RJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.53 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME15 postcode area, which has experienced 505 crimes and a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME15 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7RJ, encompassing approximately 2738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

ME15 7RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Waterloo Street with total crimes: 10
  • The Spinney with total crimes: 7

WILLOW WAY, ME15 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5321.43%
Anti-social behaviour136.21160.00%
Shoplifting64.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1925.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9575.00%
Shoplifting55.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83300.00%
Other theft11.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.03-42.86%
Other theft32.920.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9527.27%
Anti-social behaviour65.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Shoplifting31.46-50.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.67100.00%
Shoplifting62.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.190.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.67100.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.9250.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9411.11%
Drugs43.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3012.50%
Public order33.2950.00%
Shoplifting31.10-57.14%
Burglary11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.0514.29%
Shoplifting72.92600.00%
Other theft62.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.560.00%
Other theft42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20231

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202414
June 20248
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
August 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Barton Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Waterloo Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Spinney
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lower Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Upper Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kingsley Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. St Philip'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holtye Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birch Tree Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Basing Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1