VICARAGE ROAD, ME18 6DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME18 6DW

VICARAGE ROAD, ME18 6DW, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population. This ME18 6DW 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 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME18 6DW, encompassing approximately 960 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME18 6DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medway Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 3
  • Benover Road with total crimes: 2

VICARAGE ROAD, ME18 6DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.45-20.00%
Other crime34.170.00%
Burglary23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.450.00%
Other theft35.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.290.00%
Vehicle crime15.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.21100.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.120.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.120.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.12-66.67%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.290.00%
Vehicle crime33.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.120.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson813.540.00%
Vehicle crime28.330.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME18 6DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Medway Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 3. Benover Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kenward Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hawthornden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wilson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1