MERCHANT PLACE, TN12 9TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN12 9TT

MERCHANT PLACE, TN12 9TT, Maidstone has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This TN12 9TT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN12 postcode area, which has experienced 152 crimes and a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN12 9TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN12 9TT, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TN12 9TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranham Square with total crimes: 4
  • Campion Way with total crimes: 3
  • Pioneer Avenue with total crimes: 2

MERCHANT PLACE, TN12 9TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.96233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.20300.00%
Vehicle crime32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Other theft11.56-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.28-70.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4066.67%
Vehicle crime35.2050.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.80-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.36250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.200.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-66.67%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.76200.00%
Drugs23.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.60-77.78%
Other theft11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.96350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6825.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.2033.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-50.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.8420.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.120.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Public order31.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN12 9TT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cranham Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Campion Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pioneer Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ballard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. West End
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Merchant Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sutton Forge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Oak Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Church Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rookery Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Napoleon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barrel Arch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sovereigns Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1