ME15 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8DF

ME15 8DF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8DF, encompassing approximately 2987 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8DF 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

ME15 8DF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.3425.00%
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 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.05-50.00%
Public order74.35600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0685.71%
Anti-social behaviour118.70-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson43.6833.33%
Other crime11.340.00%
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 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.397.69%
Anti-social behaviour134.6918.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.35-25.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.05-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour114.35175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
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 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.72120.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.3633.33%
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 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3962.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.70300.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.36-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.360.00%
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 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0436.36%
Criminal damage and arson35.02-25.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202426
June 202414
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
February 202426
January 202416
December 202325
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
December 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 8DF 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. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1