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 July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barming and Teston crime rate of 49.13 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 Barming and Teston, encompassing approximately 366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Barming and Teston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priorsdean Close with total crimes: 3
  • East Farleigh with total crimes: 3
  • Rede Wood Road 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 July 2025 the Barming and Teston has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 49.13 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barming and Teston)CrimesRank (Barming and Teston)CrimesRank (Barming and Teston)
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
Allington40 17442 18363 18
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
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Barming and Teston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Barming and Teston in July 2025

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

1. Priorsdean Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. East Farleigh (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rede Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Broomshaw Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Hop Garden Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Belmont Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lovett Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Livesey Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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