ME15 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9NJ

ME15 9NJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9NJ 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 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9NJ, encompassing approximately 3794 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME15 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longshaw Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sutton Heights with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

ME15 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.02-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.95-54.55%
Shoplifting51.32400.00%
Other crime41.32300.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.0264.71%
Anti-social behaviour117.38-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.9020.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.18-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour144.48-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson53.69-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Shoplifting31.05200.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.125.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.54-22.22%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.615.26%
Anti-social behaviour185.27-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson94.7412.50%
Other crime52.3766.67%
Vehicle crime51.32400.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.5034.78%
Violence and sexual offences198.1718.75%
Criminal damage and arson85.0133.33%
Burglary42.11300.00%
Public order41.05100.00%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.81-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.58150.00%
Other theft41.32300.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.5513.64%
Violence and sexual offences166.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.22-7.69%
Vehicle crime23.16-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.3383.33%
Criminal damage and arson135.80333.33%
Other theft43.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.0281.82%
Anti-social behaviour125.279.09%
Other theft63.16-25.00%
Other crime41.580.00%
Shoplifting41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.6022.22%
Violence and sexual offences112.9010.00%
Other theft82.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.370.00%
Burglary42.110.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202428
July 202417
June 202421
May 202420
April 202419
March 202416
February 202416
January 202424
December 202320
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202414
June 202427
May 202418
April 202431
March 202423
February 202425
January 202422
December 202312
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 202413
December 20233
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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
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 9NJ postcode area is presented below.

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