ME15 7RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7RW

ME15 7RW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7RW 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 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7RW, encompassing approximately 4008 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 7RW area, explore the ME15 7RW 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 (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 7RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

ME15 7RW 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.24-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-37.50%
Other crime11.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.23-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.99-57.89%
Shoplifting72.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.750.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4778.57%
Anti-social behaviour196.24171.43%
Criminal damage and arson54.7425.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.73-36.36%
Shoplifting83.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.00-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-33.33%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.72-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.4937.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.74-14.29%
Shoplifting41.50-71.43%
Burglary11.000.00%
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 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.46160.00%
Shoplifting146.49600.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.00250.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-16.67%
Other theft51.250.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.7313.64%
Anti-social behaviour66.24-14.29%
Drugs31.500.00%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%

In January 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 offences2210.484.76%
Anti-social behaviour75.49-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Shoplifting41.00-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.22-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.24100.00%
Shoplifting92.49-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.25-60.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
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 offences2517.2119.05%
Shoplifting146.24-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-44.44%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Public order30.75-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.720.00%
Shoplifting155.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.740.00%
Public order62.250.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202425
June 202414
May 202422
April 202426
March 202410
February 202425
January 202422
December 202321
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202419
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20232

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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 7RW postcode area is presented below.

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