ME15 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8SS

ME15 8SS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8SS, encompassing approximately 2566 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 8SS area, explore the ME15 8SS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Senacre Square with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Greenborough Close with total crimes: 2

ME15 8SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.840.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-58.33%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.68400.00%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.0125.00%
Shoplifting41.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56100.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-50.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-60.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.18700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1225.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 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 offences64.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-25.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.340.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Senacre Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Greenborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ifield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hartley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Graveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1