FRIARS COURT, ME15 8GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8GF

FRIARS COURT, ME15 8GF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8GF 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 8GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8GF, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME15 8GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cobb Way with total crimes: 4

FRIARS COURT, ME15 8GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.54-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour64.79-45.45%
Other crime31.92200.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.3711.76%
Anti-social behaviour116.070.00%
Other theft43.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2833.33%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.41-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour115.43-47.62%
Vehicle crime43.51300.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.8823.53%
Violence and sexual offences216.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.710.00%
Other theft22.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.20-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour175.75-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson75.430.00%
Other crime52.24150.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.1627.78%
Violence and sexual offences197.3426.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.0775.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.750.00%
Vehicle crime54.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-60.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.6128.57%
Violence and sexual offences155.75-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson104.79-23.08%
Vehicle crime43.1933.33%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.1622.22%
Anti-social behaviour147.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.47550.00%
Other theft44.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1312.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.75-11.11%
Other theft52.55-28.57%
Other crime31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.11-10.00%
Other theft72.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.240.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.190.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202417
June 202421
May 202418
April 202419
March 202415
February 202415
January 202422
December 202318
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202421
May 202417
April 202423
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20234

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 202413
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sutton Heights
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Cobb Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wallis Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Livingstone Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hollingworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oak Trees
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hartley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. White Horse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Filbert Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Jester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lady Shaw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bellmeadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1