ME15 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9EQ

ME15 9EQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9EQ, encompassing approximately 4714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME15 9EQ 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

ME15 9EQ 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 offences2211.24-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour74.67-58.82%
Other crime51.48400.00%
Shoplifting51.06400.00%
Public order41.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-50.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.7668.18%
Anti-social behaviour177.856.25%
Criminal damage and arson83.6133.33%
Public order51.70400.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.944.76%
Anti-social behaviour164.67-54.29%
Vehicle crime63.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-25.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.3352.17%
Violence and sexual offences217.42-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson84.45-33.33%
Other theft31.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.18-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour236.15-43.90%
Criminal damage and arson124.889.09%
Other crime52.5566.67%
Vehicle crime51.06150.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4122.2751.85%
Violence and sexual offences338.7083.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.0083.33%
Burglary52.33150.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.735.88%
Criminal damage and arson63.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.27150.00%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.58-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences175.73-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.55-50.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-85.71%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3721.42270.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.85-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson155.30275.00%
Other theft73.1816.67%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.0062.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.5225.00%
Other theft62.12-14.29%
Other crime51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.85300.00%
Shoplifting40.85300.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7623.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-38.46%
Other theft71.7075.00%
Vehicle crime71.48133.33%
Drugs31.48200.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-85.71%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.760.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202416
June 202435
May 202423
April 202441
March 202427
February 202427
January 202437
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202437
July 202422
June 202421
May 202429
April 202433
March 202418
February 202417
January 202425
December 202326
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 202412
January 202415
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 9EQ 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. Wrangleden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Goldings Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wallis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lady Shaw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A274
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bellmeadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Other crime1