LEAMINGTON DRIVE, ME16 0WP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0WP

LEAMINGTON DRIVE, ME16 0WP, Maidstone has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.27 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0WP 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 0WP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0WP, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 0WP area, explore the ME16 0WP 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 (17.39% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME16 0WP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Parsley Way with total crimes: 3

LEAMINGTON DRIVE, ME16 0WP 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.2717.39%
Criminal damage and arson69.63-50.00%
Public order32.14-40.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.76-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson128.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.280.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.91-39.53%
Criminal damage and arson109.27100.00%
Other theft23.57-33.33%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.76-32.81%
Criminal damage and arson515.34-16.67%
Public order31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-62.50%
Other theft31.07-40.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6431.03146.15%
Anti-social behaviour822.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8550.00%
Other theft52.14150.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.91-36.59%
Criminal damage and arson49.27-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.0470.83%
Criminal damage and arson1014.62233.33%
Other theft33.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.84-51.02%
Criminal damage and arson38.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson1217.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.280.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.48-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson89.9960.00%
Other theft62.85100.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.71-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.55-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson511.41-50.00%
Public order41.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Theft from the person31.07200.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.6280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.8466.67%
Public order53.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
July 202426
June 202443
May 202464
April 202426
March 202441
February 202424
January 202449
December 202328
November 202332
October 202336
September 202320

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243

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 2 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
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 0WP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Victoria Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Parsley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parsonage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Watermill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1