Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • London Road Rocky Hill with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Bridge has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
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
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

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202416
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202519
February 202520
January 202524
December 202415
November 202420
October 202423
September 202423
August 202428
July 202416
June 202438
May 202429

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20249
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 202421
October 202415
September 202411
August 202421
July 202412
June 202418
May 202421

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bridge in May 2025

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

1. St Peter'S Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. London Road Rocky Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Doddington Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Little Buckland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bedford Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Buckland Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Langdale Rise (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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