DURHAM CLOSE, ME15 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8DS

DURHAM CLOSE, ME15 8DS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8DS, encompassing approximately 2046 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME15 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Claygate with total crimes: 3
  • Beauworth Park with total crimes: 2

DURHAM CLOSE, ME15 8DS 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.26-66.67%
Public order62.93500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.71350.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-33.33%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.33-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-40.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In May 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 offences79.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Public order20.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Other theft20.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.82-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.2058.33%
Public order49.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.33-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour15.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.73142.86%
Criminal damage and arson38.310.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.84-12.50%
Other crime23.420.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202418
June 20244
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 202419
January 202412
December 202317
November 20237
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Claygate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Beams
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1