MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ME16 0PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0PT

MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ME16 0PT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0PT 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 0PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0PT, encompassing approximately 3046 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Eynsford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chilham Road with total crimes: 2

MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ME16 0PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.24350.00%
Shoplifting52.95-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.22142.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.25-30.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 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 offences33.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.567.69%
Violence and sexual offences44.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.91333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.59200.00%
Shoplifting31.97-40.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.270.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64150.00%
Shoplifting51.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.250.00%
Shoplifting41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202417
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 202414
January 202413
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eynsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Chilham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bluebell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heron Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Robin Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lamberhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cheriton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Tichborne Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bramshott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1