ME16 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9DB

ME16 9DB, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9DB, encompassing approximately 2601 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 9DB area, explore the ME16 9DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME16 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farleigh Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Elmstone Close with total crimes: 3
  • Burghclere Drive with total crimes: 1

ME16 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8420.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.46-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.46-28.57%
Other theft31.920.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.84-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences73.84-46.15%
Burglary22.690.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5362.50%
Anti-social behaviour135.00-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson25.000.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.07142.86%
Violence and sexual offences86.54-27.27%
Other crime23.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.76-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Shoplifting21.15-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2333.33%
Shoplifting54.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Public order21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.4650.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.690.00%
Shoplifting43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.54166.67%
Drugs23.080.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-82.35%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-83.33%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 9DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farleigh Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elmstone Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Burghclere Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Glebe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1