ME15 7TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 7TH

ME15 7TH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This ME15 7TH 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 7TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 7TH, encompassing approximately 3100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME15 7TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cumberland Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Beauworth Park with total crimes: 2

ME15 7TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.48-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.74-57.14%
Public order43.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.1986.67%
Anti-social behaviour79.03-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2666.67%
Other crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9715.38%
Anti-social behaviour124.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-25.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Other theft10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.64-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour104.1911.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.230.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.90144.44%
Anti-social behaviour97.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.90100.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.45-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.90-25.00%
Public order30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.2660.00%
Public order57.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.42-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-60.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.6821.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.037.69%
Vehicle crime34.52200.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202428
June 202415
May 202413
April 202422
March 20249
February 202424
January 202415
December 202317
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 7TH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Graveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Beams
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1