QUEENS ROAD, ME16 0WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0WA

QUEENS ROAD, ME16 0WA, Maidstone has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0WA 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 0WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0WA, encompassing approximately 2990 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME16 0WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Hadlow Close with total crimes: 4

QUEENS ROAD, ME16 0WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.7247.37%
Criminal damage and arson69.36-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-50.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.72-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.3544.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.3520.00%
Public order42.01100.00%
Other theft21.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.72-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson98.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.01-28.57%
Public order21.670.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.74-38.33%
Anti-social behaviour712.37-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.340.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Other theft31.00-25.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6028.09114.29%
Anti-social behaviour920.07125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0175.00%
Other theft42.34300.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.71-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-69.23%
Burglary21.340.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.0773.91%
Criminal damage and arson1313.38333.33%
Other theft44.35300.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.71-46.51%
Criminal damage and arson37.69-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.0759.26%
Criminal damage and arson1014.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.34150.00%
Public order31.67-40.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.39-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.03100.00%
Other theft73.34133.33%
Public order52.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-66.67%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.03500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01-28.57%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Public order31.00-40.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.380.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 202413
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202425
June 202437
May 202460
April 202428
March 202440
February 202423
January 202443
December 202327
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 0WA 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. Hadlow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parsley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Saxon Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Watermill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1