DISCOVERY ROAD, ME15 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8HF

DISCOVERY ROAD, ME15 8HF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8HF, encompassing approximately 1962 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spot Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Mallards Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cavendish Way with total crimes: 1

DISCOVERY ROAD, ME15 8HF 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.590.00%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.5750.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Public order11.530.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.570.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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 8HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spot Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mallards Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cavendish Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gascoyne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gault Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ravens Dane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1