BLUEBELL WAY, ME16 0ZU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 0ZU

BLUEBELL WAY, ME16 0ZU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This ME16 0ZU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 0ZU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 0ZU, encompassing approximately 1733 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)

ME16 0ZU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Magpie Road with total crimes: 2

BLUEBELL WAY, ME16 0ZU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.040.00%
Shoplifting53.46-70.59%
Other theft22.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.73142.86%
Public order39.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.11-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.8466.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-40.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Shoplifting21.15-86.67%
Other theft11.150.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.697.14%
Violence and sexual offences48.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.42366.67%
Violence and sexual offences58.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65100.00%
Shoplifting33.46-40.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.88-25.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.5825.00%
Shoplifting52.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Burglary42.310.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202417
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 202415
January 202414
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Magpie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chilham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bluebell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heron Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Robin Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lamberhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cheriton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Tichborne Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Juniper Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Old Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1