ME15 8XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8XA

ME15 8XA, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8XA 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 8XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8XA, encompassing approximately 2192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME15 8XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 3
  • Fordcombe Close with total crimes: 1

ME15 8XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 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 offences1011.40233.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.56100.00%
Shoplifting41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting45.93300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.8420.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-50.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-28.57%
Vehicle crime12.28-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.39250.00%
Vehicle crime23.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-71.43%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

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 offences75.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-50.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.95-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7466.67%
Other theft32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.04250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.19-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-50.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.650.00%
Shoplifting22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

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 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
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sutton Heights
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1