ME15 9AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9AG

ME15 9AG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9AG 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 9AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9AG, encompassing approximately 2934 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 9AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strachan Close with total crimes: 4
  • North View with total crimes: 4
  • Broadfield Road with total crimes: 1

ME15 9AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-62.50%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.840.00%
Shoplifting62.7350.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.860.00%
Other theft52.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Shoplifting41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 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 offences84.09-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.48120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences53.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4133.33%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.75-50.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-20.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 9AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Strachan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Broadfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Marion Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1