SHROPSHIRE TERRACE, ME15 8BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8BA

SHROPSHIRE TERRACE, ME15 8BA, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8BA 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 8BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8BA, encompassing approximately 3858 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 8BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Beauworth Park with total crimes: 2
  • Wingham Close with total crimes: 1

SHROPSHIRE TERRACE, ME15 8BA 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.15-46.15%
Other theft31.81200.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.96-56.67%
Public order43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.77166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-76.19%
Public order41.30300.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.7090.91%
Violence and sexual offences185.4412.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour114.1583.33%
Public order42.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.92180.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.5566.67%
Public order31.300.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour72.5916.67%
Burglary41.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.1473.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.740.00%
Public order51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.89100.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.5590.91%
Criminal damage and arson35.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.03-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.8525.00%
Other theft31.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.810.00%
Other theft53.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202430
June 202418
May 202416
April 202428
March 202410
February 202426
January 202415
December 202321
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202421
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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
April 20241
February 20241

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Ifield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Highland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Graveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1