BOYSON DRIVE, ME15 8YH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8YH

BOYSON DRIVE, ME15 8YH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.05 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8YH 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 8YH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8YH, encompassing approximately 1729 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 8YH area, explore the ME15 8YH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME15 8YH area, visit the ME15 8YH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 8YH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fontwell Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hartley Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fordcombe Close with total crimes: 1

BOYSON DRIVE, ME15 8YH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.47200.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-90.91%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4122.22%
Anti-social behaviour26.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.67350.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.78-50.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-33.33%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 behaviour66.36-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.47-66.67%
Other theft11.730.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5680.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2016.67%
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour68.67500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.47-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.89100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9480.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.78-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.2075.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0520.00%
Other theft33.47200.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Public order11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202411
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 3 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hartley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Fordcombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. White Horse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Filbert Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1