THE BEAMS, ME15 8EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8EF

THE BEAMS, ME15 8EF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8EF 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 8EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8EF, encompassing approximately 1791 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 8EF area, explore the ME15 8EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 8EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longham Copse with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Beauworth Park with total crimes: 2

THE BEAMS, ME15 8EF 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-42.86%
Other crime22.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.52-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.4740.00%
Public order53.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7950.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2822.22%
Anti-social behaviour56.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.61350.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.02-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.79100.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.05-25.00%
Drugs25.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-50.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.70-20.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.35-37.50%
Other crime22.790.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.12-80.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.5233.33%
Vehicle crime54.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0580.00%
Other theft35.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.140.00%
Other theft22.79-33.33%
Public order21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longham Copse
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Beauworth Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Beams
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Horton Downs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1