OLD SCHOOL LANE, ME15 8FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8FF

OLD SCHOOL LANE, ME15 8FF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8FF 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 8FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8FF, encompassing approximately 1979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME15 8FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Claygate with total crimes: 3
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 2

OLD SCHOOL LANE, ME15 8FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.10-46.67%
Public order34.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences58.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-40.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.59-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.06-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour23.54100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1241.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.59200.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences127.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.61114.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.060.00%
Other crime23.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.54300.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202415
June 20245
May 20246
April 202414
March 20247
February 202417
January 202412
December 202315
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Claygate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oxford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1