UFTON CLOSE, ME15 8EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8EH

UFTON CLOSE, ME15 8EH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8EH 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 8EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8EH, encompassing approximately 1767 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longham Copse with total crimes: 4
  • Beauworth Park with total crimes: 2
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 2

UFTON CLOSE, ME15 8EH 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 offences66.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.62-33.33%
Public order43.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9212.50%
Burglary15.090.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.35-25.00%
Drugs23.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-50.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.05700.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.530.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.22-33.33%
Other crime22.260.00%
Public order21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.13-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.39100.00%
Vehicle crime42.260.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

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 offences65.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.9220.00%
Other theft33.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Public order11.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

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 offences56.220.00%
Other theft22.830.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 offences57.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.830.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
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
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
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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