SHIRLEY WAY, ME15 8PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8PP

SHIRLEY WAY, ME15 8PP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8PP 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 8PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8PP, encompassing approximately 1559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8PP 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

SHIRLEY WAY, ME15 8PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.690.00%
Shoplifting31.92-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Drugs11.280.00%

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
Shoplifting57.690.00%
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Public order10.640.00%

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 offences33.21-25.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.8533.33%
Other theft12.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.7750.00%
Shoplifting31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.56100.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.33500.00%
Other theft23.850.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-91.67%
Burglary10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.62140.00%
Other crime17.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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 offences57.69400.00%
Public order23.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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 offences13.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-60.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.980.00%
Other theft33.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
February 20246
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
September 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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 8PP 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cavendish Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nursery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1