Crime Rate in Boxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boxley

The total recorded crimes in Boxley, Maidstone, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Boxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tyland Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Exton Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Forstal Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Boxley has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 8.07 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boxley)CrimesRank (Boxley)CrimesRank (Boxley)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
Harrietsham and Lenham75 10649 14404 17
South57 11638 15715 11
Shepway South50 14673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding47 15664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
Staplehurst52 13564 16563 15
Allington42 18442 18363 18
Bearsted25 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley25 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham22 21224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Boxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202532
March 202533
February 202530
January 202530
December 202429
November 202424
October 202429
September 202420
August 202444
July 202421

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 202422
July 20245

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515
January 20257
December 202421
November 20244
October 20247
September 202431
August 202423
July 202425

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
January 20256
December 20243
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20256
December 20245
November 20248
September 202414

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Tyland Mews (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Exton Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order1
3. Forstal Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lock Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
5. Grove Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Boxley Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Boarley Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Cuckoowood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Grange Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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