WHEATSHEAF CLOSE, ME15 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9QA

WHEATSHEAF CLOSE, ME15 9QA, Maidstone has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.52 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9QA 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 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9QA, encompassing approximately 2776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME15 9QA area, explore the ME15 9QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • North View with total crimes: 4
  • Broadfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WHEATSHEAF CLOSE, ME15 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-28.57%
Other theft11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.56133.33%
Shoplifting62.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-83.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.20500.00%
Shoplifting42.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6050.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12300.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.80-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60-25.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Broadfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Marion Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1