Crime Rate in Maidstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maidstone

The total recorded crimes in Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 1,600 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maidstone crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Maidstone, encompassing approximately 175,781 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (610) incidents (10.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (253) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (162) incidents (17.39% increase)
Maidstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 31
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Granada Street with total crimes: 20

Maidstone Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Maidstone?

To understand the safety of Maidstone, we need to analyze Maidstone crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Maidstone has recorded 20,408 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 116.10 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 89 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 17,055 crimes with a crime rate of 97.02, ranking it 126 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Maidstone reported a higher crime volume than the Kent average, with 20,408 crimes compared to 13,931. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maidstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kent average, with 17,055 crimes compared to 13,095. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Maidstone is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Maidstone has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Maidstone Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, High Street (301 crimes), and the safest, Loose (8 crimes), is 293 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Maidstone.

Similarly, the area of Ringlestone & Central Maidstone (291 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bearsted & Downswood (28 crimes), with a difference of 263 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Maidstone.

Most Dangerous Wards:

High Street301
Park Wood111
Heath98
Shepway North97
North83

Safest Wards:

Detling and Thurnham18
Leeds11
Barming and Teston10
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9
Loose8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ringlestone & Central Maidstone291
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham153
Maidstone West136
Barming127
Parkwood & Senacre126

Safest Areas:

Penenden Heath36
Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea35
Grove Green34
Yalding & Farleigh32
Bearsted & Downswood28

Maidstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maidstone has recorded 1,600 crimes with crime rate of 9.10 ranking 109th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Maidstone crimes were 20,408. The crime rate of Maidstone in 2024 was 116.10 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 89 danzarous in the UK. Maidstone ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maidstone were around 17,055 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.02 (year) or 8.09 (month) ranking 126 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Maidstone ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Maidstone

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks686 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling826 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells700 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,141 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham911 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,583 219,161 118,027 1

Maidstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (610 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (253 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (553 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (264 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (542 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (274 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 499 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (549 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (205 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 530 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 190 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (502 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (175 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (555 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (202 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (522 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (219 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (636 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (307 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 592 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 270 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1236 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (718 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 202599
March 202592
February 202597
January 2025107
December 2024131
November 202496
October 2024126
September 202482
August 2024117
July 202492
June 2024208

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 637 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202542
March 202550
February 202543
January 202558
December 202451
November 202448
October 202462
September 202447
August 202435
July 202449
June 2024100

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 1651 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025147
March 2025151
February 2025100
January 2025132
December 2024109
November 2024155
October 2024109
September 2024109
August 2024182
July 2024115
June 2024218

A total of 219 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202511
February 202513
January 202515
December 202414
November 202422
October 202413
September 202424
August 20249
July 202424
June 202438

A total of 1854 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025162
April 2025138
March 2025170
February 2025119
January 2025126
December 2024126
November 2024131
October 2024132
September 2024146
August 2024165
July 2024143
June 2024296

A total of 642 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202564
March 202559
February 202538
January 202562
December 202452
November 202451
October 202432
September 202452
August 202452
July 202440
June 202464

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 7326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 610.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025610
April 2025553
March 2025542
February 2025499
January 2025549
December 2024530
November 2024502
October 2024555
September 2024522
August 2024636
July 2024592
June 20241236

A total of 3263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 271.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 718 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025253
April 2025264
March 2025274
February 2025186
January 2025205
December 2024190
November 2024175
October 2024202
September 2024219
August 2024307
July 2024270
June 2024718

A total of 886 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202558
March 202569
February 202549
January 202575
December 202465
November 202487
October 202475
September 202475
August 202470
July 202480
June 2024138

A total of 910 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202554
March 202567
February 202554
January 202551
December 202463
November 202464
October 202473
September 202465
August 202493
July 202475
June 2024172

A total of 519 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202523
March 202539
February 202539
January 202535
December 202441
November 202450
October 202442
September 202465
August 202435
July 202430
June 202480

High Crime Locations Maidstone in May 2025

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

1. Gabriel'S Hill (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Drugs3
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order1
3. Granada Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting9
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery2
Public order2
Burglary1
4. Musket Lane (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Bank Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences6

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