ME15 9SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9SF

ME15 9SF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.74 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9SF 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 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9SF, encompassing approximately 791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME15 9SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bircholt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wallis Oak Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Livingstone Walk with total crimes: 2

ME15 9SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.79100.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Shoplifting12.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.7466.67%
Other theft312.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.79-25.00%
Burglary13.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.050.00%
Possession of weapons33.790.00%
Public order23.79100.00%
Other crime22.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.8450.00%
Burglary13.790.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour625.27-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences57.58-28.57%
Other theft26.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53-50.00%
Burglary12.530.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1332.858.33%
Violence and sexual offences716.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.8433.33%
Burglary15.050.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1232.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences815.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.1150.00%
Vehicle crime23.79100.00%
Burglary12.530.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences417.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.050.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Other theft11.26-66.67%
Burglary11.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour826.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.1125.00%
Other theft36.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.79100.00%
Other crime12.530.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.11300.00%
Burglary15.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour210.11-50.00%
Other theft12.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-66.67%
Public order11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson424.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.050.00%
Vehicle crime35.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.79-62.50%
Other theft23.790.00%
Burglary22.53100.00%
Possession of weapons12.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.320.00%
Vehicle crime25.050.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 202412
February 20244
January 20248
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bircholt Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wallis Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Livingstone Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Baker Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brishing Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beaufort Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coldred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Public order1