ME15 9YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME15 9YW

ME15 9YW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.60 per 1,000 population. This ME15 9YW 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 9YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME15 9YW, encompassing approximately 769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME15 9YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bircholt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brishing Road with total crimes: 2
  • Beaufort Walk with total crimes: 2

ME15 9YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.500.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Shoplifting12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.9025.00%
Other theft36.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.90-25.00%
Burglary13.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.20-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.20-66.67%
Other crime22.600.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1032.51-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences713.00250.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.10200.00%
Public order17.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1833.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime223.400.00%
Other theft22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2441.6141.18%
Violence and sexual offences631.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.80-33.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1740.3188.89%
Violence and sexual offences622.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.8050.00%
Vehicle crime33.900.00%
Burglary13.900.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.80-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1531.211400.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.50100.00%
Other theft25.20100.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.10100.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour19.10-66.67%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson418.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.200.00%
Burglary23.900.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.600.00%
Other theft12.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 202418
April 202424
March 202417
February 20249
January 202415
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bircholt Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brishing Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Beaufort Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coldred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1