ME15 9AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9AW

ME15 9AW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9AW 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 9AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9AW, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 9AW area, explore the ME15 9AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME15 9AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ronan'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

ME15 9AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-69.23%
Other theft31.200.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.63116.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7133.33%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.93-25.00%
Shoplifting82.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6142.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.0133.33%
Shoplifting41.20-71.43%
Other crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.94600.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.820.00%
Other theft43.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Shoplifting30.90-25.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9377.78%
Anti-social behaviour54.81-28.57%
Shoplifting41.50-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.23-59.09%
Shoplifting92.71-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-50.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.750.00%
Shoplifting146.62-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.21-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.110.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.950.00%
Shoplifting156.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Public order41.800.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412
January 202416
December 20239
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202414
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
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 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Ronan'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodside Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brushwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Camp Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Finglesham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kings Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1