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 March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxheath and Hunton crime rate of 10.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Coxheath and Hunton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crispin Court with total crimes: 4
  • Trefoil Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Workhouse Lane with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Coxheath and Hunton has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 10.14 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.

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
Bridge46 15914 7747 9
South68 9638 15715 11
East59 11804 10729 10
Shepway South67 10673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding38 17664 12649 13
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

Coxheath and Hunton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202514
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Coxheath and Hunton in March 2025

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

1. Crispin Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Trefoil Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Workhouse Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Little Orchard (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Adbert Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stockett Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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