ME16 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8DE

ME16 8DE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8DE, encompassing approximately 2631 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME16 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Charlton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Bazalgette Rise with total crimes: 2

ME16 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.700.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.8460.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9066.67%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.180.00%
Other theft22.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences84.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.94-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.320.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Milton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bazalgette Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shelley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. The Laurels
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hartnup Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farnborough Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Burghclere Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1