Crime Rate in Barming and Teston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barming and Teston

The total recorded crimes in Barming and Teston, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barming and Teston crime rate of 46.40 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 Barming and Teston, encompassing approximately 366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barming and Teston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hop Garden Close with total crimes: 5
  • Maryland Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Livesey Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barming and Teston?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Barming and Teston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 128 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barming and Teston recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barming and Teston had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 108 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barming and Teston recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barming and Teston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barming and Teston has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 46.40 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Barming and Teston crimes were 128. The crime rate of Barming and Teston in 2024 was 349.34 (year) or 29.11 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barming and Teston were around 108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 294.76 (year) or 24.56 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
High Street320 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 71,415 31,158 2
Park Wood94 21,821 21,025 5
North74 81,181 51,041 3
Fant93 31,146 6938 6
Heath81 51,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 4860 8938 7
North Downs78 6825 9762 8
Bridge46 15914 7747 9
South68 9638 15715 11
East59 11804 10729 10
Shepway South67 10673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding38 17664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton49 12460 17448 16
Headcorn43 16661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham49 13649 14404 17
Staplehurst48 14564 16563 15
Allington26 18442 18363 18
Bearsted22 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley23 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham12 25224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham21 21175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton18 22163 24150 23
Leeds18 23172 23131 24
Loose9 26118 26102 26

Barming and Teston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202422
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barming and Teston in March 2025

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

1. Hop Garden Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Maryland Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Livesey Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Priorsdean Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Beechwood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lovett Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. East Farleigh (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Fairlawn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nestor Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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