STERLING AVENUE, ME16 0AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0AX

STERLING AVENUE, ME16 0AX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.55 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 0AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0AX, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ME16 0AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxon Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Fordingbridge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hazel Avenue with total crimes: 1

STERLING AVENUE, ME16 0AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.55400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.550.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In April 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 offences32.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.48700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.90350.00%
Other theft42.800.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.860.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Saxon Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Fordingbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1