ME16 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8AQ

ME16 8AQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8AQ, encompassing approximately 3355 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME16 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 5
  • Hambledon Court with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

ME16 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.1110.53%
Criminal damage and arson66.26-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-20.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2226.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.66175.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.28-54.55%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour114.47120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2833.33%
Public order31.1950.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.45-45.45%
Other theft43.5833.33%
Burglary31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.60266.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.56250.00%
Shoplifting62.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79100.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences65.66-62.50%
Shoplifting31.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6033.33%
Other theft134.7744.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.8725.00%
Shoplifting41.49-20.00%
Other crime41.190.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.03-47.83%
Other theft93.58350.00%
Shoplifting52.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.860.00%
Possession of weapons31.190.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202415
June 202421
May 202424
April 202412
March 202422
February 20246
January 202416
December 202312
November 202323

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 202413
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Hambledon Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hadlow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Saxon Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Bazalgette Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Haydon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Malling Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. West Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Stanford Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. A26
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tonbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Laurels
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hartnup Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Penny Cress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1