OAKWOOD ROAD, ME16 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8AB

OAKWOOD ROAD, ME16 8AB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8AB, encompassing approximately 3239 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 8AB area, explore the ME16 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hadlow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD ROAD, ME16 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6428.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-72.73%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.72120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.40-50.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7025.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8836.36%
Anti-social behaviour44.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0357.14%
Other theft53.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-66.67%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.1620.00%
Shoplifting61.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.470.00%
Shoplifting31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.62-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.447.69%
Other theft124.3271.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Shoplifting41.54-20.00%
Other crime41.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.20-43.48%
Other theft74.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.850.00%
Shoplifting51.54150.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.1953.33%
Possession of weapons37.100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.340.00%
Burglary34.630.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202411
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hadlow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Milton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Whitmore Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Fant Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stanford Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hartnup Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Penny Cress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. All Angels Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oakwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Callisto Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Beaverbrook Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Astor Park
    Total1
    Public order1