TUFA CLOSE, ME5 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9LU

TUFA CLOSE, ME5 9LU, Maidstone has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.62 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9LU, encompassing approximately 1932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 9LU area, explore the ME5 9LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longwood with total crimes: 1
  • Rover Road with total crimes: 1
  • Hamwick Green with total crimes: 1

TUFA CLOSE, ME5 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 crime23.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.07-42.86%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.14133.33%
Other theft13.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.590.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.660.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.55-40.00%

In January 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 offences53.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.21250.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

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 crime34.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.550.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 theft34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 9LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longwood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hamwick Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bulldog Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Slade Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Aston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1