Crime Rate in Allington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allington

The total recorded crimes in Allington, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allington crime rate of 2.73 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Allington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Allington has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Allington)CrimesRank (Allington)CrimesRank (Allington)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
Harrietsham and Lenham75 10649 14404 17
South57 11638 15715 11
Shepway South50 14673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding47 15664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
Staplehurst52 13564 16563 15
Bearsted25 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley25 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham22 21224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Allington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 202412
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 202411
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202419
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 202417
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Allington in May 2025

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

1. Lodge Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
4. Glenwood Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lullingstone Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Eversley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. London Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Riverhead Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Cranford Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
10. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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