SISSINGHURST DRIVE, ME16 0UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0UW

SISSINGHURST DRIVE, ME16 0UW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0UW 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 0UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0UW, encompassing approximately 2898 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 0UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Saxon Mews with total crimes: 3

SISSINGHURST DRIVE, ME16 0UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.1158.82%
Criminal damage and arson49.31-63.64%
Other crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-71.43%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.80-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson115.8622.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.79600.00%
Public order42.41300.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.07-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson97.5950.00%
Other theft23.10-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.32-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson612.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-37.50%
Other theft41.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5526.22103.70%
Anti-social behaviour818.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.76100.00%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.42-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour49.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-66.67%
Public order11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.9047.83%
Criminal damage and arson911.73350.00%
Other theft33.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.73-45.24%
Vehicle crime47.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.66110.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Public order11.38-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.90100.00%
Other theft62.7650.00%
Public order42.0733.33%
Burglary21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-33.33%
Other theft41.380.00%
Public order31.38-25.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.0450.00%
Public order42.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.520.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 202422
June 202435
May 202455
April 202427
March 202434
February 202423
January 202442
December 202320
November 202324
October 202332
September 202316

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 0UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Victoria Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Saxon Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fordingbridge Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Watermill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1