SCHOOL LANE, ME15 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8DX

SCHOOL LANE, ME15 8DX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8DX 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 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8DX, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME15 8DX 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

SCHOOL LANE, ME15 8DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Public order21.04-66.67%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

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 offences610.92-68.42%
Public order63.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.56216.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-40.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-50.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In May 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 offences811.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60100.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4471.43%
Anti-social behaviour46.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Other theft21.04100.00%

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 offences78.32-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.64200.00%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.1283.33%
Criminal damage and arson411.44300.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%

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 offences127.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.320.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.32-11.11%
Other crime24.160.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.680.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202419
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 202422
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238
October 20239

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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

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 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 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
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 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 8DX 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. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Beams
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1