BUTTON LANE, ME15 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8NJ

BUTTON LANE, ME15 8NJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8NJ, encompassing approximately 1664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

ME15 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Spot Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 1

BUTTON LANE, ME15 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences35.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.810.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.800.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.41500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-66.67%

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 offences32.40200.00%
Public order11.800.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.41100.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-83.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.41200.00%
Other crime13.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.000.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences34.200.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Spot Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Cavendish Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Nursery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gascoyne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1