SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0AF

SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AF, Maidstone has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.02 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 0AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0AF, encompassing approximately 4403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Pudding Lane with total crimes: 12
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 10

SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.90-20.00%
Shoplifting104.540.00%
Burglary72.27600.00%
Other crime71.59600.00%
Public order71.59-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.59500.00%
Other theft61.3650.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.5711.11%
Anti-social behaviour256.8138.89%
Public order115.680.00%
Shoplifting102.50-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.27-30.00%
Other theft41.59-20.00%
Drugs30.91-62.50%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.21-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour186.13-33.33%
Shoplifting134.0944.44%
Public order112.9583.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.50-9.09%
Drugs82.27166.67%
Other theft51.82-16.67%
Burglary51.1425.00%
Possession of weapons41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.48-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour276.5917.39%
Criminal damage and arson116.13120.00%
Shoplifting92.50-62.50%
Public order62.04-14.29%
Other theft61.3620.00%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Drugs30.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.8910.34%
Shoplifting247.27166.67%
Anti-social behaviour235.4515.00%
Drugs95.22350.00%
Public order72.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-50.00%
Other theft51.1466.67%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.35-32.56%
Anti-social behaviour206.59-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson104.540.00%
Shoplifting92.2750.00%
Public order92.04125.00%
Bicycle theft42.04100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Possession of weapons30.68200.00%
Other theft30.68-72.73%
Drugs20.68-60.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.6634.38%
Anti-social behaviour219.76-4.55%
Other theft114.7722.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.5025.00%
Shoplifting62.27-33.33%
Drugs51.3666.67%
Other crime41.14100.00%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Burglary30.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.75-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour227.2746.67%
Shoplifting95.00-47.06%
Other theft92.0412.50%
Burglary92.04800.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.04-11.11%
Public order61.82-53.85%
Possession of weapons41.360.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.07-12.20%
Shoplifting178.17-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour153.8625.00%
Public order133.4144.44%
Criminal damage and arson92.95125.00%
Other theft82.04-20.00%
Drugs41.82-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.0228.12%
Shoplifting309.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour126.81-25.00%
Other theft102.72400.00%
Public order92.27-10.00%
Drugs52.04150.00%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-20.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.57-48.39%
Shoplifting187.2780.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.0945.45%
Public order103.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Burglary30.68-25.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.45-60.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6227.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.950.00%
Shoplifting102.500.00%
Public order62.270.00%
Drugs51.360.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202430
July 202427
June 202429
May 202432
April 202429
March 202443
February 202432
January 202436
December 202341
November 202332
October 202362

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202418
June 202427
May 202423
April 202420
March 202421
February 202422
January 202415
December 202312
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202424
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 202417
December 202330
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 0AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pudding Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Peter'S Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 4. Scotney Gardens
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bishops Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Charles Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. A20
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. St Peter'S Bridge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Corbens Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. St Anne Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Station Approach
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Terrace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Medway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Earl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. London Road Rocky Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Rycault Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bower Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. Maidstone West
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pevensey Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Maidstone Barracks
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Birnam Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Westree Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Bower Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Cornwallis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1