OLDFIELD CLOSE, ME15 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8DY

OLDFIELD CLOSE, ME15 8DY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8DY, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME15 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longham Copse with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Claygate with total crimes: 3

OLDFIELD CLOSE, ME15 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.410.00%
Public order21.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.74-60.00%
Public order64.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences2518.1292.31%
Criminal damage and arson512.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7630.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.37-25.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-66.67%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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 offences1012.74-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9433.33%
Other theft21.960.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.2345.45%
Anti-social behaviour47.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Other theft20.98100.00%

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 offences1110.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.39200.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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 offences2215.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.78300.00%
Public order41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.86-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2170.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

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 offences109.31-23.08%
Other crime24.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%

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 offences1311.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.370.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202425
June 202413
May 202410
April 202416
March 202411
February 202422
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
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 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 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 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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 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 8DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longham Copse
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Claygate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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