ME15 9GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9GJ

ME15 9GJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9GJ 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 9GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9GJ, encompassing approximately 5051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

ME15 9GJ 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 9GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.96-63.16%
Shoplifting71.3940.00%
Other crime61.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-37.50%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Drugs20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.8436.36%
Anti-social behaviour195.9435.71%
Criminal damage and arson83.7614.29%
Public order51.580.00%
Shoplifting50.99-28.57%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.36-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.77-12.50%
Shoplifting71.3975.00%
Other theft61.39100.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences226.33-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson84.36-33.33%
Shoplifting41.58300.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.20-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.44-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour245.34-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson124.7550.00%
Other crime52.3825.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4322.5759.26%
Violence and sexual offences388.5172.73%
Criminal damage and arson87.5233.33%
Other theft41.58-20.00%
Other crime40.7933.33%
Public order40.7933.33%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-50.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.243.85%
Violence and sexual offences225.3446.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.36-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.19200.00%
Other theft51.19400.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.47-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences155.15-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson112.97-21.43%
Vehicle crime22.18-50.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-85.71%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3620.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.74250.00%
Other theft72.7716.67%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8661.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.7450.00%
Other theft61.780.00%
Other crime51.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Shoplifting40.79100.00%
Possession of weapons40.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-62.50%
Other theft61.19100.00%
Vehicle crime51.19150.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.970.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202414
June 202432
May 202424
April 202443
March 202427
February 202426
January 202436
December 20239
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202422
June 202422
May 202427
April 202438
March 202422
February 202415
January 202429
December 202329
November 202318
October 202315

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

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 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 9GJ 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. Hollingworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brishing Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Disraeli Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oak Trees
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Keele Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clare Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 14. Greenborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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