LEIGH AVENUE, ME15 9UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9UY

LEIGH AVENUE, ME15 9UY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9UY 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 9UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9UY, encompassing approximately 1913 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 9UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leigh Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Boughton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Norrington Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGH AVENUE, ME15 9UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.66-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-66.67%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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 offences65.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-33.33%
Public order21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%

In March 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 offences33.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.61-66.67%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.79500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

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 theft23.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

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July 20241
March 20241
January 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leigh Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Boughton Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Norrington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lakelands
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1