MIDLEY CLOSE, ME16 0TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0TY

MIDLEY CLOSE, ME16 0TY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0TY 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 0TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0TY, encompassing approximately 3059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilndown Close with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

MIDLEY CLOSE, ME16 0TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.23250.00%
Shoplifting52.29-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
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
Shoplifting177.19142.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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
Shoplifting106.2166.67%
Possession of weapons23.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.27-75.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.5414.29%
Violence and sexual offences35.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting145.56366.67%
Vehicle crime24.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-80.00%

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 offences54.58400.00%
Shoplifting31.63-40.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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
Shoplifting53.27-16.67%
Public order31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96100.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202417
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 202416
January 202414
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 0TY postcode area is presented below.

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