ME18 6JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME18 6JL

ME18 6JL, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This ME18 6JL 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 6JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME18 6JL, encompassing approximately 614 residents.

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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: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME18 6JL 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
  • Kenward Road with total crimes: 1

ME18 6JL 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 offences414.640.00%
Other crime36.510.00%
Burglary14.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.760.00%
Other theft16.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.25-60.00%

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 offences511.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.14100.00%

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 arson14.880.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.250.00%
Public order23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%

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 offences26.510.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

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 offences28.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.25-66.67%
Other crime11.630.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.250.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson414.640.00%
Vehicle crime26.510.00%
Other crime13.250.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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