ME15 9XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9XR

ME15 9XR, Maidstone has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.08 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9XR 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 9XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9XR, encompassing approximately 1162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

ME15 9XR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longshaw Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bircholt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cobb Way with total crimes: 4

ME15 9XR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.08-25.00%
Shoplifting610.32500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1625.00%
Public order34.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.58-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.94166.67%
Anti-social behaviour413.76-42.86%
Other theft33.44200.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Shoplifting10.86-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.78-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences66.02-53.85%
Shoplifting35.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-77.78%
Other crime21.720.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1836.98-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences1315.48225.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.18125.00%
Drugs17.740.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2131.82-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.44-20.00%
Other theft33.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3039.5636.36%
Violence and sexual offences825.80-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson56.8866.67%
Burglary14.30-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2236.1257.14%
Violence and sexual offences918.9280.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.58200.00%
Burglary22.58100.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.36-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences512.04-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson34.3050.00%
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1935.26375.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.34120.00%
Other theft49.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Burglary21.72-33.33%
Drugs11.720.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In December 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 offences516.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.30100.00%
Shoplifting43.440.00%
Burglary33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.580.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs211.18100.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.300.00%
Vehicle crime33.440.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20246
June 202413
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 202421
April 202430
March 202422
February 202414
January 202419
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longshaw Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bircholt Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cobb Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wallis Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Livingstone Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brishing Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Beaufort Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cuxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coldred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1