OAKWOOD PARK, ME16 8AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8AE

OAKWOOD PARK, ME16 8AE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8AE 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 8AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8AE, encompassing approximately 2587 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 8AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hadlow Close with total crimes: 4

OAKWOOD PARK, ME16 8AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2711.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.860.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-72.73%
Other crime11.160.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1110.05266.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.25-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.48-50.00%
Other theft21.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.82-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.9350.00%
Public order21.16100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.64200.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.11-18.18%
Other theft43.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-40.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.05175.00%
Shoplifting64.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.32150.00%
Vehicle crime11.93-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.41-69.23%
Shoplifting31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Other crime10.77-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.07333.33%
Other theft115.0257.14%
Shoplifting44.25-20.00%
Other crime41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.89600.00%
Shoplifting52.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2744.44%
Possession of weapons35.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.77-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1112.50%
Burglary43.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 202413
December 20233
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hadlow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Saxon Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stanford Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Penny Cress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Astor Park
    Total1
    Public order1