SIDNEY STREET, ME16 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8LJ

SIDNEY STREET, ME16 8LJ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8LJ, encompassing approximately 3611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME16 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Western Road with total crimes: 4
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 2

SIDNEY STREET, ME16 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.319.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3783.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-88.89%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.37350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-57.14%
Public order31.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4840.00%
Vehicle crime43.8833.33%
Public order31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.640.00%
Shoplifting32.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.81-16.67%
Other theft52.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3133.33%
Shoplifting63.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6633.33%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.81-18.18%
Shoplifting32.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1212.1833.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.32-8.33%
Shoplifting43.05-20.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Public order20.550.00%

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 offences129.69-25.00%
Other theft93.320.00%
Shoplifting52.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38300.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.3733.33%
Shoplifting24.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.719.09%
Shoplifting33.320.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 202316
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Western Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Milton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Whitmore Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bazalgette Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shelley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Upper Fant Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stanford Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. The Laurels
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hartnup Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Penny Cress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farnborough Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Burghclere Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1