ME15 8WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8WU

ME15 8WU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8WU 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 8WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8WU, encompassing approximately 901 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Laight Road with total crimes: 3
  • Filbert Way with total crimes: 1

ME15 8WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary214.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-66.67%
Other crime22.220.00%
Other theft22.22-50.00%
Shoplifting22.22100.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.53-53.85%
Other theft46.650.00%
Burglary14.440.00%
Shoplifting11.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.8444.44%
Anti-social behaviour414.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.440.00%
Public order33.330.00%
Shoplifting33.3350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.650.00%
Shoplifting22.22100.00%
Bicycle theft12.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.18500.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.6550.00%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Other crime23.330.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.11-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.85-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Shoplifting11.11-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.40-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour411.0933.33%
Shoplifting34.440.00%
Public order23.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.29120.00%
Shoplifting312.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.65-28.57%
Burglary25.55-71.43%
Other crime12.220.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.380.00%
Burglary77.76600.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.76500.00%
Vehicle crime46.65300.00%
Other theft24.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Shoplifting11.11-66.67%
Robbery11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.180.00%
Other theft37.760.00%
Shoplifting33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202413
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Laight Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Filbert Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayward Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1