ME15 8YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 8YU

ME15 8YU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This ME15 8YU 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 8YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 8YU, encompassing approximately 1221 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 8YU Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Horse Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Fontwell Close with total crimes: 1
  • Filbert Way with total crimes: 1

ME15 8YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.46-33.33%
Burglary21.64100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.55-57.14%
Other theft32.460.00%
Burglary12.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%

In July 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 offences79.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Drugs11.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

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 behaviour38.18-40.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.09-28.57%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.7340.00%
Vehicle crime25.73100.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour711.46250.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.73-44.44%
Public order14.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6480.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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 offences59.00-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour34.09-50.00%
Other theft12.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences927.0180.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.37-33.33%
Burglary64.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9125.00%
Vehicle crime34.090.00%
Other theft22.46100.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.090.00%
Other crime23.270.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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 8YU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. White Horse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Filbert Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Walter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1