ME15 9QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9QF

ME15 9QF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9QF 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 9QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9QF, encompassing approximately 2445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leigh Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • St Ronan'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

ME15 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.22166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04100.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-57.14%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-85.71%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.00-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.68-38.46%
Shoplifting63.2720.00%
Public order42.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Other theft10.82-80.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.17225.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.32-33.33%
Shoplifting53.27400.00%
Other theft52.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.00-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.9133.33%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1885.71%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72-12.50%
Public order32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.77-27.27%
Shoplifting33.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4010.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.270.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leigh Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. St Ronan'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodside Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boughton Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Brushwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Camp Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Lakelands
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1