Crime Rate in Detling and Thurnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Detling and Thurnham

The total recorded crimes in Detling and Thurnham, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Detling and Thurnham crime rate of 5.19 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 Detling and Thurnham, encompassing approximately 4,045 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Detling and Thurnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hockers Close with total crimes: 3
  • Scragged Oak Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cox Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Detling and Thurnham?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Detling and Thurnham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 175 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Detling and Thurnham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Detling and Thurnham had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 175 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Detling and Thurnham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Detling and Thurnham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Detling and Thurnham has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 5.19 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Detling and Thurnham crimes were 175. The crime rate of Detling and Thurnham in 2024 was 43.26 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Detling and Thurnham were around 175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.26 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 22 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
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
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton18 22163 24150 23
Leeds18 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston17 24128 25108 25
Loose9 26118 26102 26

Detling and Thurnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202413
July 20246
June 20246
April 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Detling and Thurnham in March 2025

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

1. Hockers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Scragged Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cox Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Scragged Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hermitage Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chiltern Place (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Harple Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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