CASTLE ROAD, ME16 0PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0PP

CASTLE ROAD, ME16 0PP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0PP 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 0PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0PP, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eynsford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chilham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Heron Place with total crimes: 1

CASTLE ROAD, ME16 0PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.32600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.96200.00%
Shoplifting21.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.7550.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.1150.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Eynsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Chilham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Heron Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Robin Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cheriton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Tichborne Close
    Total1
    Robbery1