Crime Rate in Boxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boxley

The total recorded crimes in Boxley, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boxley crime rate of 12.31 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 Boxley, encompassing approximately 9,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
Boxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 12
  • Lidsing Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is Boxley?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Boxley reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 1,415 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Boxley witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Boxley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 1,158 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Boxley witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Boxley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Boxley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Boxley has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 12.31 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Boxley crimes were 1,415. The crime rate of Boxley in 2024 was 146.32 (year) or 12.19 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boxley were around 1,158 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.75 (year) or 9.98 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boxley)CrimesRank (Boxley)CrimesRank (Boxley)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
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
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Boxley 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202521
May 202510
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515
January 20257
December 202421
November 20244
October 20247
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202520
May 202521
April 202521
March 20258
February 20258
January 202516
December 202411
November 20248
October 202415
September 20245
August 202416

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202519
May 202529
April 202532
March 202533
February 202530
January 202530
December 202429
November 202424
October 202429
September 202420
August 202444

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 202422

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20254
February 20256
December 20245
November 20248
September 202414

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20256
April 20259
January 20256
December 20243
August 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20253
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Boxley in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Forstal Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
3. Lidsing Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
4. Lock Lane (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Exton Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Boarley Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Forstal Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Grey Wethers (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order3
9. Heath Wood Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Newnham Court Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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