MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0LH

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0LH, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.00 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME8 postcode area, which has experienced 301 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME8 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0LH, encompassing approximately 3663 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wollaston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Melody Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lime Court with total crimes: 1

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.37125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.73-33.33%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-87.50%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.1820.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.55500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-16.67%
Public order11.360.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2850.00%
Other crime31.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.1833.33%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00-62.50%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.28166.67%
Burglary32.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.82-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary116.821000.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0040.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 0LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wollaston Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Melody Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lime Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Capel Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fane Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deanwood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hawbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1