HIGH STREET, ME18 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME18 6HS

HIGH STREET, ME18 6HS, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This ME18 6HS 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 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME18 6HS, encompassing approximately 881 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME18 6HS area, explore the ME18 6HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

ME18 6HS 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

HIGH STREET, ME18 6HS 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 offences411.350.00%
Other crime34.540.00%
Burglary23.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.48-20.00%
Other theft34.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.40-80.00%

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 offences511.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.080.00%
Vehicle crime25.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.670.00%

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 arson12.270.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft312.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4050.00%
Public order23.400.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.270.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences24.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.67200.00%
Vehicle crime23.400.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson613.620.00%
Vehicle crime26.81100.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.130.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 6HS 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. Wilson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1