Crime Rate in Maidstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maidstone

The total recorded crimes in Maidstone, UK in February 2026 are around 1,199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maidstone crime rate of 6.82 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (419) incidents (-22.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (193) incidents (-18.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (116) incidents (-0.85% decrease)
Maidstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Musket Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 22
  • Granada Street with total crimes: 22

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Maidstone has recorded 1,199 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 140th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks585 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling677 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells692 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford764 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe716 910,629 810,233 8
Dover782 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,308 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,209 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,101 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham791 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,211 219,161 118,027 1

Maidstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 419 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 193 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (542 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (237 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 532 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 216 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (535 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (261 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (489 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (266 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (467 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (271 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (508 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (363 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 645 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 393 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (536 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (297 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 560 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202638
December 202541
November 202541
October 202539
September 202546
August 202549
July 202541
June 202547
May 202552
April 202542
March 202550
February 202543

A total of 786 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202660
December 202546
November 202548
October 202559
September 202553
August 202569
July 202578
June 202576
May 202579
April 202554
March 202567
February 202554

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 202510
November 20256
October 20257
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 6877 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 529.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 645 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026419
January 2026542
December 2025532
November 2025535
October 2025489
September 2025467
August 2025508
July 2025645
June 2025536
May 2025610
April 2025553
March 2025542
February 2025499

A total of 457 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202631
December 202537
November 202524
October 202535
September 202537
August 202533
July 202539
June 202541
May 202540
April 202523
March 202539
February 202539

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20253
September 20258
August 20255
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 813 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202685
December 202578
November 202566
October 202550
September 202556
August 202553
July 202567
June 202555
May 202576
April 202564
March 202559
February 202538

A total of 3474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 267.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 393 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026193
January 2026237
December 2025216
November 2025261
October 2025266
September 2025271
August 2025363
July 2025393
June 2025297
May 2025253
April 2025264
March 2025274
February 2025186

A total of 829 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202685
January 202674
December 202580
November 202569
October 202574
September 202543
August 202563
July 202558
June 202562
May 202545
April 202558
March 202569
February 202549

A total of 1483 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202686
January 2026112
December 202589
November 2025119
October 2025110
September 202580
August 2025107
July 2025131
June 2025127
May 2025124
April 2025147
March 2025151
February 2025100

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20256
November 20252
October 20256
September 20256
August 202510
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 161 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20265
December 202515
November 20256
October 202515
September 20259
August 202514
July 202511
June 202514
May 202516
April 202520
March 202511
February 202513

A total of 1356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202696
January 2026116
December 2025120
November 202589
October 202587
September 202595
August 2025117
July 2025114
June 2025112
May 2025122
April 202599
March 202592
February 202597

A total of 1807 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026116
January 2026117
December 2025126
November 2025133
October 2025145
September 2025142
August 2025121
July 2025190
June 2025128
May 2025162
April 2025138
March 2025170
February 2025119

High Crime Locations Maidstone in February 2026

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

1. Musket Lane (Map)
Total30
Vehicle crime15
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
2. Gabriel'S Hill (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
3. Granada Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order1
Other crime1

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