Crime Rate in Bearsted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bearsted

The total recorded crimes in Bearsted, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bearsted crime rate of 1.45 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 Bearsted, encompassing approximately 15,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bearsted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundwell with total crimes: 3
  • Forge Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Fauchon'S Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bearsted?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Bearsted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 320 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bearsted recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bearsted had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 269 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bearsted recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bearsted Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bearsted has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Bearsted crimes were 320. The crime rate of Bearsted in 2024 was 21.03 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bearsted were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.68 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking 19 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
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
Barming and Teston17 24128 25108 25
Loose9 26118 26102 26

Bearsted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202412
July 202415
June 202432
May 202419
April 20247

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bearsted in March 2025

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

1. Roundwell (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Forge Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fauchon'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ryan Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Landway (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Aviemore Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Laxton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cavendish Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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