KENNINGTON CLOSE, ME15 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8QG

KENNINGTON CLOSE, ME15 8QG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.31 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME15 postcode area, which has experienced 505 crimes and a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME15 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8QG, encompassing approximately 2419 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME15 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beauworth Park with total crimes: 4
  • Cheshire Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fordcombe Close with total crimes: 1

KENNINGTON CLOSE, ME15 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.33116.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.370.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-83.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.96100.00%
Burglary22.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.2033.33%
Public order31.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.240.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.79-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-33.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order20.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5128.57%
Public order53.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2450.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.79-50.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.960.00%
Public order33.310.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202413
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beauworth Park
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cheshire Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Graveney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1