SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0AT

SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.04 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0AT 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 0AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0AT, encompassing approximately 4512 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 0AT area, explore the ME16 0AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

ME16 0AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 10
  • Scotney Gardens with total crimes: 9

SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4625.0443.75%
Anti-social behaviour1810.19-25.00%
Shoplifting103.9911.11%
Burglary82.22700.00%
Other crime71.77600.00%
Vehicle crime61.55200.00%
Other theft51.330.00%
Public order51.11-44.44%
Drugs31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.8323.08%
Anti-social behaviour247.0950.00%
Public order95.320.00%
Shoplifting91.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.99-12.50%
Other theft51.550.00%
Drugs31.11-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.82-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour165.76-23.81%
Shoplifting123.5550.00%
Public order92.6650.00%
Drugs81.99166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.77-27.27%
Other theft51.770.00%
Burglary51.1166.67%
Possession of weapons41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.06-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour215.98-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson114.6557.14%
Shoplifting82.44-63.64%
Public order61.770.00%
Other theft51.3325.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Drugs30.66-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.383.33%
Anti-social behaviour236.8727.78%
Shoplifting225.10175.00%
Drugs84.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.77-41.67%
Public order61.55-33.33%
Other theft41.3333.33%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.83-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour186.65-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson123.9933.33%
Public order92.66125.00%
Shoplifting81.9933.33%
Bicycle theft41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Other theft30.66-70.00%
Drugs20.66-60.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.1528.12%
Anti-social behaviour219.095.00%
Other theft104.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.2212.50%
Shoplifting61.99-25.00%
Drugs51.3366.67%
Other crime41.11300.00%
Public order40.89-33.33%
Burglary30.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-75.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.05-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour207.0966.67%
Other theft94.4328.57%
Burglary91.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.99-11.11%
Shoplifting81.77-52.94%
Public order61.77-45.45%
Possession of weapons41.330.00%
Drugs30.8950.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.72-2.86%
Shoplifting177.53-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour123.7750.00%
Public order112.6622.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.44350.00%
Other theft71.9940.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Drugs20.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.9416.67%
Shoplifting297.7661.11%
Public order96.4328.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.99-46.67%
Other theft51.77400.00%
Drugs51.11150.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.06-46.43%
Shoplifting186.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.9950.00%
Public order73.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.89200.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5623.2736.59%
Criminal damage and arson1112.41-8.33%
Shoplifting102.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.22-50.00%
Public order62.2250.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.090.00%
Shoplifting154.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.320.00%
Other theft42.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202432
July 202426
June 202427
May 202431
April 202430
March 202441
February 202432
January 202434
December 202335
November 202330
October 202356
September 202341

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202416
June 202421
May 202423
April 202418
March 202421
February 202420
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202422
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 202417
December 202329
November 202318
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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
September 20231

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Peter'S Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 3. Scotney Gardens
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Buckland Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. London Road Rocky Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Rycault Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bower Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Maidstone West
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pevensey Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 24. Maidstone Barracks
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Birnam Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Westree Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Bower Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Cornwallis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1