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 May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barming and Teston crime rate of 27.29 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 May were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barming and Teston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priorsdean Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lovett Close 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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 May 2025 the Barming and Teston has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 27.29 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barming and Teston)CrimesRank (Barming and Teston)CrimesRank (Barming and Teston)
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
Allington42 18442 18363 18
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
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Barming and Teston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Barming and Teston in May 2025

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

1. Priorsdean Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Wesley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lovett Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Apple Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Livesey Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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