Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Waterside Gate with total crimes: 5
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bridge has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
High Street320 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 71,415 31,158 2
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
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

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 202421
October 202415
September 202411
August 202421
July 202412
June 202418
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202520
January 202524
December 202415
November 202420
October 202423
September 202423
August 202428
July 202416
June 202438
May 202429
April 202426

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202416
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20249
July 20245
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Bridge in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Waterside Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. St Peter'S Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Rycault Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spring Vale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. London Road Rocky Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Brunell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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