Crime Rate in Maidstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maidstone

The total recorded crimes in Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 1,781 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maidstone crime rate of 10.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (645) incidents (20.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (393) incidents (32.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (190) incidents (48.44% increase)
Maidstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Road with total crimes: 50
  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 22
  • Hospital with total crimes: 19

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 (294 crimes), and the safest, Detling and Thurnham (11 crimes), is 283 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Maidstone.

Similarly, the area of Ringlestone & Central Maidstone (318 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Penenden Heath (33 crimes), with a difference of 285 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Maidstone.

Most Dangerous Wards:

High Street294
Fant158
Park Wood132
Boxley119
North111

Safest Wards:

Barming and Teston18
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13
Sutton Valence and Langley13
Loose12
Detling and Thurnham11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ringlestone & Central Maidstone318
Barming188
Parkwood & Senacre168
Maidstone West150
Tovil118

Safest Areas:

Allington49
Staplehurst47
Bearsted & Downswood38
Grove Green37
Penenden Heath33

Maidstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Maidstone has recorded 1,781 crimes with crime rate of 10.13 ranking 101th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks755 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling831 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells778 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford1,081 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe931 910,629 810,233 8
Dover1,088 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,780 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,664 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,334 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham1,008 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,816 219,161 118,027 1

Maidstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1096 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 109.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025112
May 2025122
April 202599
March 202592
February 202597
January 2025107
December 2024131
November 202496
October 2024126

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412

A total of 494 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202547
May 202552
April 202542
March 202550
February 202543
January 202558
December 202451
November 202448
October 202462

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414

A total of 1285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 128.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025131
June 2025127
May 2025124
April 2025147
March 2025151
February 2025100
January 2025132
December 2024109
November 2024155
October 2024109

A total of 149 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202516
April 202520
March 202511
February 202513
January 202515
December 202414
November 202422
October 202413

A total of 1422 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 142.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025190
June 2025128
May 2025162
April 2025138
March 2025170
February 2025119
January 2025126
December 2024126
November 2024131
October 2024132

A total of 556 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202555
May 202576
April 202564
March 202559
February 202538
January 202562
December 202452
November 202451
October 202432

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249

A total of 5521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 552.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 645 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025645
June 2025536
May 2025610
April 2025553
March 2025542
February 2025499
January 2025549
December 2024530
November 2024502
October 2024555

A total of 2439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 243.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 393 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025393
June 2025297
May 2025253
April 2025264
March 2025274
February 2025186
January 2025205
December 2024190
November 2024175
October 2024202

A total of 643 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202562
May 202545
April 202558
March 202569
February 202549
January 202575
December 202465
November 202487
October 202475

A total of 659 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202576
May 202579
April 202554
March 202567
February 202554
January 202551
December 202463
November 202464
October 202473

A total of 389 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202541
May 202540
April 202523
March 202539
February 202539
January 202535
December 202441
November 202450
October 202442

High Crime Locations Maidstone in July 2025

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

1. Western Road (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences49
Other crime1
2. Gabriel'S Hill (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order2
Other theft2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Robbery2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Victoria Orchard (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
6. Musket Lane (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime3
Drugs3

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