DOWNS CLOSE, TN27 9UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN27 9UG

DOWNS CLOSE, TN27 9UG, Maidstone has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This TN27 9UG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN27 postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN27 9UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN27 9UG, encompassing approximately 1618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN27 9UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hardwicks with total crimes: 2
  • Kingsland Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

DOWNS CLOSE, TN27 9UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In August 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 offences68.65-25.00%
Other theft33.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Drugs21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.94-57.14%
Theft from the person11.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.320.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8550.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.94-33.33%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-25.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences22.47-60.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences57.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-83.33%

In September 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 offences68.650.00%
Other theft23.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN27 9UG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Hardwicks
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsland Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thatch Barn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Knaves Acre
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blenheim Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Locks Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Smarden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old School Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1