ME15 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9BW

ME15 9BW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.02 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9BW, encompassing approximately 666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bircholt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Livingstone Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Baker Road with total crimes: 2

ME15 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour312.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.50100.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Shoplifting13.000.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.010.00%
Other theft39.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.50-40.00%
Burglary14.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-66.67%

In July 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 offences636.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson37.510.00%
Possession of weapons34.500.00%
Public order24.50100.00%
Vehicle crime23.00100.00%
Other crime23.000.00%
Other theft13.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour712.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson310.5150.00%
Burglary14.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.01-53.85%
Other theft29.010.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.00-33.33%
Burglary13.000.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1334.528.33%
Violence and sexual offences619.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson39.010.00%
Burglary14.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1237.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences718.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.5150.00%
Vehicle crime24.50100.00%
Burglary13.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.000.00%
Vehicle crime13.00-50.00%
Other theft11.50-66.67%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour833.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.0166.67%
Other theft37.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.50100.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.01200.00%
Burglary24.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime213.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-75.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-66.67%
Public order11.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-75.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson424.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.000.00%
Burglary24.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Other theft13.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 202412
February 20244
January 20248
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bircholt Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Livingstone Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Baker Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brishing Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beaufort Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coldred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Public order1