ME16 8GJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.66 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8GJ 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 8GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8GJ, encompassing approximately 4010 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 34.66 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 13.47 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.98 | -21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.49 | -46.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.99 | 133.33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.75 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.75 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.75 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 32.92 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 11.97 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.73 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.74 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.49 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.49 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.99 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.75 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.75 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | -75.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 35.66 | 25.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 10.97 | -41.94% |
| Drugs | 16 | 4.49 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.99 | -7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.24 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.99 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.74 | -30.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.75 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.25 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.00 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.75 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 31.67 | -20.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 8.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 7.73 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.49 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.49 | -30.77% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.24 | -59.09% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.24 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.50 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.25 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.75 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 37.66 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 10.97 | 55.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 7.73 | 175.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.49 | 18.18% |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.24 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.74 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.49 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.50 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.50 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 30.67 | -9.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 11.97 | -4.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.99 | 38.46% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.49 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.74 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.99 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.50 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.25 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.50 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 31.92 | 35.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 13.22 | -32.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 5.24 | -27.78% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.24 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.99 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.75 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.50 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 32.42 | -18.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 9.73 | 106.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 7.73 | 63.64% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.49 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.99 | -52.94% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.99 | -46.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.99 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 31.67 | -22.58% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 11.97 | -41.38% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.24 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 3.74 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.74 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.74 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.24 | -37.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 38.15 | 14.81% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 15.46 | 61.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 7.23 | 5.88% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.49 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.49 | 11.11% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.49 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.99 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.00 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.25 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 31.92 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 13.47 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.49 | 41.67% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.24 | 27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.49 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.24 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.00 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.75 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | -80.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 37.66 | 22.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 20.20 | 5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.49 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.99 | -15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.74 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.49 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.25 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.00 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.00 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.00 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 39.15 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 16.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 5.24 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 676 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 54 |
| August 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 48 |
| March 2024 | 53 |
| February 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 81 |
| September 2023 | 66 |
A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 8GJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Total | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |