ME16 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8HT

ME16 8HT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8HT, encompassing approximately 4890 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME16 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 5

ME16 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.13-11.54%
Shoplifting104.7011.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.04-50.00%
Other crime61.84500.00%
Other theft51.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Public order41.02-42.86%
Drugs40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.5662.50%
Anti-social behaviour185.3228.57%
Shoplifting93.68-18.18%
Public order71.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.43-25.00%
Other theft61.2350.00%
Drugs41.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9514.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.27-6.67%
Shoplifting112.8622.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.250.00%
Public order81.64100.00%
Drugs51.6466.67%
Burglary51.0266.67%
Other theft41.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.50-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.07-58.82%
Shoplifting92.86-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.8433.33%
Other theft41.6433.33%
Public order40.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Drugs30.61-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.2778.95%
Shoplifting226.95175.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.505.88%
Drugs83.68700.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-14.29%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.11-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour173.8813.33%
Shoplifting83.4860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6416.67%
Public order61.43100.00%
Bicycle theft51.23150.00%
Other theft21.02-71.43%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.5626.92%
Anti-social behaviour156.75-11.76%
Other theft73.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Shoplifting51.23-16.67%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Burglary30.61-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.18-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour175.3241.67%
Burglary83.48300.00%
Other theft71.6475.00%
Shoplifting61.43-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-40.00%
Public order41.23-42.86%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.1824.00%
Shoplifting136.34-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour122.6671.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.45400.00%
Public order72.040.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.90-21.88%
Shoplifting185.1150.00%
Public order73.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.43-41.67%
Other theft41.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.77-38.46%
Shoplifting126.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.4550.00%
Public order62.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-16.67%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Public order61.230.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 202422
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 202318
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202416
June 202414
May 202434
April 202419
March 202433
February 202426
January 202431
December 202325
November 202332
October 202352

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202414
June 202415
May 202418
April 202417
March 202415
February 202417
January 202412
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Peter'S Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Charles Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Peter'S Bridge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Corbens Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bower Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Anne Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Terrace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. London Road Rocky Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rycault Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bower Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Maidstone West
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Evelyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pevensey Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Birnam Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Westree Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Callisto Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Bower Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Beaverbrook Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Cornwallis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kingsdown Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1