Crime Rate in Coxheath and Hunton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coxheath and Hunton

The total recorded crimes in Coxheath and Hunton, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxheath and Hunton crime rate of 11.18 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 Coxheath and Hunton, encompassing approximately 4,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Coxheath and Hunton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockett Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Trefoil Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Lasius Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Coxheath and Hunton?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Coxheath and Hunton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 460 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coxheath and Hunton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Coxheath and Hunton had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 448 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coxheath and Hunton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Coxheath and Hunton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Coxheath and Hunton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coxheath and Hunton has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 11.18 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Coxheath and Hunton crimes were 460. The crime rate of Coxheath and Hunton in 2024 was 95.20 (year) or 7.93 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coxheath and Hunton were around 448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.72 (year) or 7.73 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coxheath and Hunton)CrimesRank (Coxheath and Hunton)CrimesRank (Coxheath and Hunton)
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
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
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

Coxheath and Hunton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202521
March 202521
February 202514
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Coxheath and Hunton in May 2025

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

1. Stockett Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Trefoil Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Lasius Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. George Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meridian Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
6. Clock House Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A229 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Redwall Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Redwall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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