ME15 9JS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9JS 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 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9JS, encompassing approximately 4434 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 16.46 | -19.35% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 5.64 | -64.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.51 | -61.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.13 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.90 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 57 | 30.89 | 714.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 12.85 | 40.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 6.99 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.06 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.26 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.58 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.13 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.45 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 16.69 | -12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.96 | -36.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.61 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.03 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.58 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.58 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.35 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 17.81 | -19.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.64 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.64 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.80 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.45 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 20.07 | -27.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 6.99 | -51.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.51 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.16 | 11.11% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.90 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 28.41 | 48.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 9.70 | 64.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 9.25 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.03 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.80 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.58 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.68 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 22.55 | 26.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.54 | 8.70% |
| Other theft | 13 | 5.64 | 44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.93 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.58 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.35 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.13 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 18.94 | -20.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.19 | -36.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.19 | -21.43% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.48 | -30.77% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.03 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.80 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.45 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.23 | -75.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 26.16 | 260.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 8.12 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 6.54 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.16 | 18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.93 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.13 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.90 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | -33.33% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 18.27 | 31.82% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.54 | -15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.48 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.26 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.13 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.13 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 13.98 | 15.79% |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.96 | -35.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.93 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.80 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.35 | -53.85% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.35 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.45 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 20 | 16.69 | 122.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 4.51 | -48.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.28 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.93 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.80 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.13 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.23 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 17.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 8.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME15 9JS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |