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

Overview of Crime in ME15 8DT

DURHAM CLOSE, ME15 8DT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8DT 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 8DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8DT, encompassing approximately 2425 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8DT 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

DURHAM CLOSE, ME15 8DT 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order20.82-66.67%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.31-62.50%
Public order63.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences2415.26140.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Other crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 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 offences109.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.72-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour64.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7890.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%

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 offences108.25-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.90300.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.60-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.02110.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.83-23.08%
Other crime24.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.360.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202424
June 202410
May 202410
April 202419
March 202410
February 202424
January 202412
December 202321
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 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
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 8DT 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. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Beams
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1