HAWTHORN CLOSE, ME15 8GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8GP

HAWTHORN CLOSE, ME15 8GP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.27 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8GP 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 8GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8GP, encompassing approximately 3549 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 8GP area, explore the ME15 8GP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME15 8GP area, visit the ME15 8GP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME15 8GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longshaw Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

HAWTHORN CLOSE, ME15 8GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.51-61.54%
Shoplifting51.41400.00%
Other crime41.41300.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.76-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.6666.67%
Other theft31.410.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime44.23300.00%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-62.50%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.9147.06%
Violence and sexual offences207.045.26%
Criminal damage and arson85.640.00%
Other theft22.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.35-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.7914.29%
Other crime52.2566.67%
Other theft31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.7276.47%
Violence and sexual offences198.455.56%
Criminal damage and arson75.3575.00%
Public order41.97100.00%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In March 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 offences1815.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.07-15.00%
Vehicle crime54.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-60.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.2225.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.23-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.820.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.7213.64%
Anti-social behaviour167.0477.78%
Criminal damage and arson144.51600.00%
Other theft43.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.13300.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9369.23%
Anti-social behaviour96.20-10.00%
Other theft62.54-14.29%
Other crime41.690.00%
Shoplifting41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-66.67%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6611.11%
Other theft72.8240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.540.00%
Other theft51.970.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202420
June 202420
May 202419
April 202419
March 202418
February 202415
January 202425
December 202322
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202415
June 202425
May 202417
April 202430
March 202417
February 202420
January 202416
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 202414
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 1 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

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 8GP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longshaw Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sutton Heights
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Cobb Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wallis Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Livingstone Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hollingworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oak Trees
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hartley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Jester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Wallis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lady Shaw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A274
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bellmeadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1