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

Overview of Crime in ME16 0TB

CASTLE ROAD, ME16 0TB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0TB 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 0TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0TB, encompassing approximately 2877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME16 0TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilndown Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Lockswood with total crimes: 1

CASTLE ROAD, ME16 0TB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.25700.00%
Shoplifting52.78-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting177.30142.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.91100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting74.86-30.00%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.2566.67%
Possession of weapons23.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting64.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.43-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.257.69%
Violence and sexual offences34.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.91333.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.170.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202417
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 202414
January 202413
December 20233

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilndown Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Lockswood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cheriton Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Trenton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1