OXFORD ROAD, ME15 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8DB

OXFORD ROAD, ME15 8DB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8DB, encompassing approximately 2988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Claygate with total crimes: 3
  • Cumberland Avenue with total crimes: 2

OXFORD ROAD, ME15 8DB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6825.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Public order20.67-71.43%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.38-38.46%
Public order75.35600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.06116.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-42.86%
Public order31.3450.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3890.91%
Anti-social behaviour47.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.03-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0573.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.70400.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.03-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.020.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.3971.43%
Criminal damage and arson58.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.377.69%
Criminal damage and arson34.68-40.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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 offences139.03-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%

In September 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 offences149.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.680.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202426
June 202412
May 202412
April 202421
March 202411
February 202426
January 202415
December 202324
November 202314
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Claygate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Owletts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1