Crime Rate in Allington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allington

The total recorded crimes in Allington, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allington crime rate of 2.60 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 Allington, encompassing approximately 15,410 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Allington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Leonard Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Allington?

To understand the safety of Allington, we need to analyze Allington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Allington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 442 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Allington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Allington had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 363 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Allington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Allington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Allington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Allington has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Allington crimes were 442. The crime rate of Allington in 2024 was 28.68 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Allington were around 363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.56 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Allington)CrimesRank (Allington)CrimesRank (Allington)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 7860 8938 7
Bridge56 13914 7747 9
North Downs69 11825 9762 8
Marden and Yalding85 8664 12649 13
South72 9638 15715 11
East70 10804 10729 10
Shepway South44 16673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton58 12460 17448 16
Headcorn53 14661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham37 18649 14404 17
Staplehurst47 15564 16563 15
Bearsted31 19320 19269 19
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Allington 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 202511
March 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202419
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Allington in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lodge Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Leonard Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bluebell Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cheriton Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kilndown Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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