ST LAWRENCE DRIVE, ME16 9FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9FH

ST LAWRENCE DRIVE, ME16 9FH, Maidstone has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.76 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9FH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 9FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9FH, encompassing approximately 1821 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ME16 9FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Fullingpits Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Oakapple Lane with total crimes: 1

ST LAWRENCE DRIVE, ME16 9FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.76-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour78.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.84-16.67%
Public order52.74400.00%
Other theft22.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.41-51.35%
Anti-social behaviour89.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.39100.00%
Other crime33.290.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Public order11.65-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.19-43.08%
Anti-social behaviour420.31-42.86%
Public order32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6549.95160.00%
Anti-social behaviour735.680.00%
Other theft53.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.74150.00%
Public order32.740.00%
Robbery21.650.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.50-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour713.7275.00%
Public order33.8450.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.2868.18%
Criminal damage and arson820.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3933.33%
Burglary22.200.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting11.10-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.41-51.11%
Anti-social behaviour312.07200.00%
Shoplifting31.65-40.00%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-77.78%
Other theft21.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4535.6836.36%
Criminal damage and arson924.70-25.00%
Shoplifting54.94400.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.9326.92%
Criminal damage and arson1218.1171.43%
Other theft56.5966.67%
Public order42.74-20.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Theft from the person10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.99-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.84400.00%
Public order52.740.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Theft from the person31.65200.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.48122.22%
Shoplifting521.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.740.00%
Public order52.7466.67%
Vehicle crime22.740.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.880.00%
Other theft52.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.740.00%
Public order32.740.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202437
May 202465
April 202425
March 202437
February 202422
January 202445
December 202333
November 202326
October 202340
September 202318

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fullingpits Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parsley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hermitage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kennel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broke Wood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bridle Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Keepers Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1