ME20 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 7BU

ME20 7BU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.65 per 1,000 population. This ME20 7BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME20 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME20 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 7BU, encompassing approximately 129 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 7BU area, explore the ME20 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 4
  • Old Mill Lane with total crimes: 1

ME20 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.650.00%
Burglary115.460.00%
Public order17.730.00%
Shoplifting17.730.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs215.460.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime17.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.730.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting215.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime230.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.730.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17.730.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.650.00%
Vehicle crime17.730.00%
Other theft17.730.00%
Shoplifting17.730.00%
Burglary17.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime115.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.73-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences230.92100.00%
Public order115.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.730.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime130.920.00%
Possession of weapons17.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.730.00%
Other theft17.73-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft338.650.00%
Public order123.190.00%
Burglary17.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME20 7BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Forstal Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Old Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1