PLUMPTON WALK, ME15 8UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8UQ

PLUMPTON WALK, ME15 8UQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8UQ 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 8UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8UQ, encompassing approximately 2800 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ME15 8UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Senacre Square with total crimes: 3

PLUMPTON WALK, ME15 8UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.21133.33%
Drugs32.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-62.50%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.2133.33%
Shoplifting42.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-78.57%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1427.27%
Anti-social behaviour65.00-50.00%
Shoplifting42.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.29175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.93300.00%
Shoplifting41.43300.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour67.14-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-63.64%
Public order31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.5787.50%
Violence and sexual offences115.36-15.38%
Shoplifting33.930.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.64-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-50.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.21116.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.64-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.43600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5050.00%
Public order32.1450.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.29-42.86%
Other crime31.430.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.50-22.22%
Other theft52.5025.00%
Vehicle crime31.7950.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.21-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.86-28.57%
Other theft41.790.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.000.00%
Public order52.500.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202414
June 202411
May 20244
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 202415
March 20248
February 202413
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sutton Heights
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Senacre Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hartley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. White Horse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lady Shaw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A274
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bellmeadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1