BIRCH TREE WAY, ME15 7RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7RR

BIRCH TREE WAY, ME15 7RR, Maidstone has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7RR 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 7RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7RR, encompassing approximately 3534 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)

ME15 7RR 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

BIRCH TREE WAY, ME15 7RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-61.54%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.414.35%
Anti-social behaviour136.7930.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6820.00%
Shoplifting61.7020.00%
Public order51.70400.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3053.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.51150.00%
Shoplifting52.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.41400.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Other theft10.57-83.33%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.18-31.82%
Other theft64.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-42.86%
Shoplifting31.13200.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5829.41%
Anti-social behaviour76.2240.00%
Bicycle theft51.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.73112.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.81-28.57%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Vehicle crime51.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Shoplifting31.13-50.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 offences87.64-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.2675.00%
Shoplifting61.98500.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Shoplifting10.85-75.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.64100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Burglary41.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.13-73.33%
Drugs31.130.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.497.14%
Other theft44.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4927.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41100.00%
Drugs41.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Public order10.57-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.200.00%
Public order63.110.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 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
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202424
July 202423
June 202415
May 202422
April 202417
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 202315
November 202314
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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 7RR 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Brunswick Street East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Basing Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mote Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Astley Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mote Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hastings Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Philip'S Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1