BRACKEN HILL, ME5 9QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9QQ

BRACKEN HILL, ME5 9QQ, Maidstone has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9QQ 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 9QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9QQ, encompassing approximately 2118 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orbit Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Glade with total crimes: 1
  • Violet Close with total crimes: 1

BRACKEN HILL, ME5 9QQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.3625.00%

In June 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 offences42.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.8333.33%
Other crime21.890.00%

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 offences33.7850.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 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 offences21.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.83150.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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
May 20241
March 20242
August 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orbit Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Glade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Micawber Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Podkin Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hepplewhite Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1