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

Overview of Crime in ME15 8NX

SPOT LANE, ME15 8NX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8NX 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 8NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8NX, encompassing approximately 2895 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: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Spot Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

SPOT LANE, ME15 8NX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.2266.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.73400.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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 offences42.760.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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 offences114.4957.14%
Other crime13.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22600.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.04-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 behaviour33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
February 20246
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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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 3 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
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

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 8NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merton Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spot Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Mallards Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gascoyne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gault Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ravens Dane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1