BIDDENDEN CLOSE, ME15 8JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8JP

BIDDENDEN CLOSE, ME15 8JP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8JP 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 8JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8JP, encompassing approximately 1160 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME15 8JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Willington Street with total crimes: 1

BIDDENDEN CLOSE, ME15 8JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.75100.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-33.33%
Shoplifting21.72-33.33%
Drugs21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.620.00%
Shoplifting32.580.00%
Other theft12.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.03-20.00%
Burglary13.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.310.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.450.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.580.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.89100.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-87.50%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.62100.00%
Other crime16.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.620.00%
Public order23.450.00%
Shoplifting21.720.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences36.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
February 20248

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merton Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Willington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1