Crime Rate in Boxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boxley

The total recorded crimes in Boxley, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boxley crime rate of 8.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Boxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exton Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lidsing Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Boxley has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 8.07 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
High Street320 13,994 12,958 1
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
Bearsted22 20320 19269 19
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

Boxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412
July 202411
June 202416
May 20246
April 202422

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202530
January 202530
December 202429
November 202424
October 202429
September 202420
August 202444
July 202421
June 202478
May 202426
April 202431

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 20257
December 202421
November 20244
October 20247
September 202431
August 202423
July 202425
June 202464
May 202412
April 202426

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202516
December 202411
November 20248
October 202415
September 20245
August 202416
July 202415
June 202412
May 20248
April 202425

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202413
April 20243

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 202422
July 20245
June 202432
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
August 20243
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20245
November 20248
September 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boxley in March 2025

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

1. Exton Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft1
2. Forstal Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
3. Lidsing Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Heath Wood Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Wheatfields (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Styles Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Tyland Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Boarley Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Lock Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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