ME15 8UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8UY

ME15 8UY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8UY 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 8UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8UY, encompassing approximately 2193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 5
  • Senacre Square with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

ME15 8UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.29100.00%
Burglary22.73100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91-50.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-50.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1213.6771.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.47100.00%
Shoplifting41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.66250.00%
Shoplifting43.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.48-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.6516.67%
Shoplifting33.190.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.03266.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.01-14.29%
Other theft22.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.20133.33%
Vehicle crime33.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-70.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5742.86%
Other crime34.560.00%
Other theft21.37-60.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.7366.67%
Other theft52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.190.00%
Other theft42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202412
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sutton Heights
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Senacre Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Wingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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