Crime Rate in Bearsted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bearsted

The total recorded crimes in Bearsted, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bearsted crime rate of 2.04 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bearsted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundwell with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Cross Keys 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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bearsted has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bearsted)CrimesRank (Bearsted)CrimesRank (Bearsted)
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
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Bearsted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20255
May 20259
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20243
August 20245

High Crime Locations Bearsted in July 2025

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

1. Roundwell (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Cross Keys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Copsewood Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Grenadier Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Colegate Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sharsted Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fullers Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aviemore Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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