WATERMILL CLOSE, ME16 0NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0NE

WATERMILL CLOSE, ME16 0NE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0NE 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 0NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0NE, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Chapelfield Way with total crimes: 5
  • Caldecott Road with total crimes: 2

WATERMILL CLOSE, ME16 0NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.35-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson54.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.720.00%
Public order51.72400.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.63-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson75.8540.00%
Other theft22.41-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.86-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour89.29-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Other theft31.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5124.7782.14%
Anti-social behaviour917.5580.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.10150.00%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.73-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour59.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-71.43%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.4829.17%
Criminal damage and arson710.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.04-31.43%
Vehicle crime48.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.2084.21%
Criminal damage and arson912.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.10300.00%
Public order11.38-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.11-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson86.5460.00%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Public order42.060.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.86-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson59.29-16.67%
Public order41.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38100.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.51106.25%
Criminal damage and arson611.35200.00%
Public order52.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.500.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202427
May 202451
April 202428
March 202431
February 202424
January 202435
December 202319
November 202327
October 202333
September 202316

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chapelfield Way
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Caldecott Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Perrymede Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bergamot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Denning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fordingbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cranford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1