SPOT LANE, ME15 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8NU

SPOT LANE, ME15 8NU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8NU 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 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8NU, encompassing approximately 2440 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Spot Lane with total crimes: 2

SPOT LANE, ME15 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.050.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Shoplifting31.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In June 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 offences32.05-50.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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 offences64.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.870.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.33120.00%
Other crime14.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.74400.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merton Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Spot Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cavendish Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nursery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gascoyne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gault Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1