FRANCIS LANE, ME15 9EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9EG

FRANCIS LANE, ME15 9EG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9EG 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 9EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9EG, encompassing approximately 4464 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME15 9EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longshaw Road with total crimes: 7
  • Acorn Place with total crimes: 6
  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 5

FRANCIS LANE, ME15 9EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.42-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.93-58.82%
Shoplifting51.57400.00%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Drugs10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.5847.83%
Anti-social behaviour177.626.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.8140.00%
Public order41.57300.00%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.229.52%
Anti-social behaviour165.15-55.56%
Other theft53.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-37.50%
Shoplifting31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.06-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson84.70-20.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.58-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour245.82-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson105.38-9.09%
Other crime52.2466.67%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4322.8553.57%
Violence and sexual offences299.6338.10%
Criminal damage and arson116.50120.00%
Burglary52.46400.00%
Public order41.12100.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.58-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences216.2716.67%
Vehicle crime74.70133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-54.55%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.01-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences186.50-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.03-26.67%
Vehicle crime32.46-40.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3521.50191.67%
Violence and sexual offences257.844.17%
Criminal damage and arson155.60275.00%
Other theft63.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.3425.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.3820.00%
Other theft62.69-14.29%
Other crime41.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Shoplifting40.90300.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Public order20.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.757.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.36-16.67%
Other theft72.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.1266.67%
Public order21.120.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.690.00%
Burglary41.790.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202416
June 202436
May 202424
April 202443
March 202428
February 202429
January 202435
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
July 202423
June 202421
May 202426
April 202429
March 202421
February 202418
January 202425
December 202324
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245
February 202411
January 202415
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longshaw Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Acorn Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sutton Heights
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Cobb Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wallis Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Livingstone Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hollingworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brishing Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Disraeli Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Trees
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Jester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Goldings Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wallis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lady Shaw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A274
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bellmeadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1