WILSON CLOSE, ME15 8AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8AP

WILSON CLOSE, ME15 8AP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8AP 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 8AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8AP, encompassing approximately 3282 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 8AP area, explore the ME15 8AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 8AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Senacre Square with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Greenborough Close with total crimes: 2

WILSON CLOSE, ME15 8AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09-12.50%
Burglary32.13200.00%
Shoplifting20.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-68.00%
Public order52.4425.00%
Shoplifting41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7138.89%
Criminal damage and arson67.62200.00%
Public order41.83300.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-82.35%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.4870.00%
Shoplifting45.18300.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.05-43.75%
Public order42.74100.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9777.78%
Anti-social behaviour54.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.52100.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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 offences96.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-25.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.840.00%
Public order53.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 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 offences127.62-20.00%
Public order43.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1487.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22100.00%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences87.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Other theft31.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202425
June 202418
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 202412
January 202412
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202417
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 8AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Senacre Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Greenborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ifield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Graveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1