LOOSE ROAD, ME15 9UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9UQ

LOOSE ROAD, ME15 9UQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9UQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME15 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME15 9UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9UQ, encompassing approximately 2684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 9UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Payne'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Melrose Close with total crimes: 2

LOOSE ROAD, ME15 9UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.9650.00%
Public order42.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.45150.00%
Shoplifting41.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-66.67%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9612.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-66.67%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.590.00%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-60.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Other theft11.49-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Payne'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Melrose Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pearce Gardens
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Leigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lismore Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1