BRAMBLE CLOSE, ME16 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0LH

BRAMBLE CLOSE, ME16 0LH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0LH 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 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0LH, encompassing approximately 3714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Hambledon Court with total crimes: 5

BRAMBLE CLOSE, ME16 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.9625.81%
Criminal damage and arson1010.50-28.57%
Other crime32.690.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-87.50%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.1524.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7760.00%
Public order42.15100.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.12-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson76.7316.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-44.44%
Other theft31.350.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.00-33.82%
Anti-social behaviour912.12-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.42-14.29%
Public order51.62150.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6828.00126.67%
Anti-social behaviour1118.31120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.96133.33%
Shoplifting51.8866.67%
Other theft41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.54-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour58.0825.00%
Other theft41.35-20.00%
Shoplifting31.08-57.14%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-78.57%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1412.39250.00%
Shoplifting73.7740.00%
Other theft51.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35100.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.31-53.06%
Shoplifting56.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-90.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.5068.97%
Shoplifting1013.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.69-9.09%
Other theft102.69-28.57%
Public order52.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Other crime11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.19-12.12%
Other theft147.81600.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.7757.14%
Public order62.9650.00%
Shoplifting61.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.35-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson78.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88100.00%
Public order41.62-20.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.54-75.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5122.620.00%
Shoplifting813.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.150.00%
Public order51.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202425
June 202445
May 202468
April 202430
March 202446
February 202423
January 202449
December 202329
November 202333
October 202351

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 202414
February 20244
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 202410
December 202314
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Victoria Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Hambledon Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hadlow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elmstone Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Parsley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tarragon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coriander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. West Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Stanford Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. A26
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tonbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1