Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.60 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 93,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Doddington Court with total crimes: 6
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 914 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 747 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bridge has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Bridge crimes were 914. The crime rate of Bridge in 2024 was 21.13 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridge were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
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
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

Bridge 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202530
May 202527
April 202530
March 202519
February 202520
January 202524
December 202415
November 202420
October 202423
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202517
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 202421
October 202415
September 202411
August 202421

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20249

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Doddington Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. St Peter'S Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Spring Vale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lesley Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Waterside Gate (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bedford Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clement Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingsgate Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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