ME16 0NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0NB

ME16 0NB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.61 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0NB 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 0NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0NB, encompassing approximately 216 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME16 0NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ringlestone Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Sheridan Close with total crimes: 1

ME16 0NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime241.61-50.00%
Burglary29.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.25-80.00%
Other crime14.620.00%
Public order14.62-50.00%
Other theft14.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft14.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5115.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences523.1266.67%
Vehicle crime423.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.490.00%
Other theft313.8750.00%
Public order213.870.00%
Drugs29.250.00%
Possession of weapons19.250.00%

In July 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 offences327.74-25.00%
Other theft213.87100.00%
Vehicle crime19.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences441.610.00%
Burglary218.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.25100.00%
Other theft19.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft246.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime29.250.00%
Drugs19.25-75.00%
Public order14.620.00%
Burglary14.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%
Other crime14.620.00%
Shoplifting14.620.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft587.8466.67%
Drugs423.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.49-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.870.00%
Vehicle crime29.25-33.33%
Public order19.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%
Possession of weapons14.620.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour478.60100.00%
Vehicle crime318.490.00%
Other theft313.87-25.00%
Public order313.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.25-50.00%
Shoplifting14.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences883.2260.00%
Other theft436.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson218.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.250.00%
Drugs19.250.00%
Other crime14.620.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft660.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences527.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft332.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.87-33.33%
Public order19.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences373.97-25.00%
Drugs313.870.00%
Public order313.8750.00%
Other theft313.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.87100.00%
Possession of weapons19.250.00%
Vehicle crime14.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.230.00%
Public order218.490.00%
Burglary19.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.62-50.00%
Theft from the person14.620.00%
Other theft14.620.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forstal Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Ringlestone Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sheridan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Lock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1