RIVERHEAD CLOSE, ME16 0DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0DG

RIVERHEAD CLOSE, ME16 0DG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0DG 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 0DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0DG, encompassing approximately 2881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckland Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Brunell Close with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 2

RIVERHEAD CLOSE, ME16 0DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.86250.00%
Shoplifting22.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.17100.00%
Shoplifting41.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Other theft20.69100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.780.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.17-50.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.25100.00%
Public order52.08400.00%
Shoplifting41.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.47200.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.820.00%
Shoplifting22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences64.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20236

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Buckland Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brunell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. London Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Milford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensgate
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hazlitt Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Little Buckland Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1