BOW BRIDGE, ME18 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME18 5ED

BOW BRIDGE, ME18 5ED, Maidstone has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This ME18 5ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME18 postcode area, which has experienced 31 crimes and a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME18 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME18 5ED, encompassing approximately 643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME18 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

BOW BRIDGE, ME18 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.66100.00%
Public order13.110.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.7750.00%
Public order14.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11-33.33%
Public order13.110.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.320.00%
Public order16.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.550.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME18 5ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterside Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1