NORTHLEIGH CLOSE, ME15 9RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9RP

NORTHLEIGH CLOSE, ME15 9RP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9RP 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 9RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9RP, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 9RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leigh Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Norrington Road with total crimes: 2
  • Arran Road with total crimes: 1

NORTHLEIGH CLOSE, ME15 9RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25300.00%
Public order22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.250.00%
Other theft11.690.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.250.00%
Burglary11.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.50-25.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94-42.86%
Other theft12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.380.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leigh Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Norrington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Arran Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Walnut Tree Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Loose Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1