BIRCH DRIVE, ME5 8YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8YU

BIRCH DRIVE, ME5 8YU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8YU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 8YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8YU, encompassing approximately 2006 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME5 8YU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Iona Close with total crimes: 2
  • Plover Close with total crimes: 1
  • Golden Wood Close with total crimes: 1

BIRCH DRIVE, ME5 8YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49100.00%
Other theft11.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 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 theft23.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.48500.00%
Other theft32.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.49200.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.47450.00%
Vehicle crime45.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9920.00%
Other theft22.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.980.00%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 202411
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 8YU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Iona Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Plover Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Golden Wood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Conifer Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Larch Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fir Tree Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Timber Tops
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Autumn Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pinewood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1