MAXWELL DRIVE, ME16 0QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0QY

MAXWELL DRIVE, ME16 0QY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0QY 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 0QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0QY, encompassing approximately 2937 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fordingbridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Grove with total crimes: 1

MAXWELL DRIVE, ME16 0QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.06300.00%
Shoplifting21.36-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.420.00%
Shoplifting41.36-75.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.13128.57%
Other theft15.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.1116.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.70100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0450.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.74100.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.380.00%
Shoplifting20.68-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125.1133.33%
Vehicle crime24.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.04-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-33.33%
Public order10.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.450.00%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-40.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.770.00%
Shoplifting51.700.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202416
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 202412
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Fordingbridge Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maxwell Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Trevor Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Trenton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corben Close
    Total1
    Burglary1