ME16 9PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 9PT

ME16 9PT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This ME16 9PT 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 9PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 9PT, encompassing approximately 3775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME16 9PT Crime Hotspots

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

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

ME16 9PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7737.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.83-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour82.12100.00%
Other crime42.12300.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3662.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 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 offences84.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 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 offences84.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.56400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.77-16.67%
Shoplifting52.65400.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences125.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18-33.33%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.240.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parsley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Springwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B2246
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roberts Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Silverdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. James Huxley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakapple Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Coriander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1