ME16 9NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9NX

ME16 9NX, Maidstone has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9NX 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 9NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9NX, encompassing approximately 3280 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME16 9NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Rede Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cinnamon Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Fullingpits Avenue with total crimes: 2

ME16 9NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.18-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.74100.00%
Other crime52.44400.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences116.7137.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4933.33%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 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 offences64.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 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 offences65.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8333.33%
Burglary21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.10-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In January 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 offences95.49-35.71%
Shoplifting52.74400.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.766.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.88400.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9387.50%
Shoplifting54.57150.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Long Rede Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cinnamon Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fullingpits Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Davids Gate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barming Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Copper Beech Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Burdock Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parsley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hermitage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kennel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broke Wood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bridle Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Keepers Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1