CORNWALL CLOSE, ME15 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8HS

CORNWALL CLOSE, ME15 8HS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8HS, encompassing approximately 3927 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Greenborough Close with total crimes: 2

CORNWALL CLOSE, ME15 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.33-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Shoplifting20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.64-40.00%
Shoplifting43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-25.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.445.26%
Criminal damage and arson75.09133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-81.82%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.75120.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.60111.11%
Shoplifting44.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.62150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.55-52.63%
Public order22.29100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.42171.43%
Criminal damage and arson64.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5333.33%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-40.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.09-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.78150.00%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.13-18.75%
Public order43.31100.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.879.09%
Public order33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-57.14%
Drugs30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202420
June 202419
May 20249
April 202419
March 20247
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 20238
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Greenborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Graveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Buckingham Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Drawbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1