HEATH ROAD, ME16 9LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9LD

HEATH ROAD, ME16 9LD, Maidstone has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.11 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9LD 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 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9LD, encompassing approximately 4178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME16 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Andrew'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • B2246 with total crimes: 2

HEATH ROAD, ME16 9LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.87-33.33%
Other crime31.44200.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.79-10.00%
Vehicle crime32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.39-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7422.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.790.00%
Shoplifting52.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 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 offences94.31-18.18%
Shoplifting32.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.31-31.25%
Burglary32.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.66-27.27%
Other theft43.83300.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences227.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.790.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 202322
September 202311

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Springwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B2246
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Silverdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. James Huxley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1