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 July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Detling and Thurnham crime rate of 2.72 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Detling and Thurnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Queens Way with total crimes: 2
  • St Martin'S Close 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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 July 2025 the Detling and Thurnham has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Detling and Thurnham)CrimesRank (Detling and Thurnham)CrimesRank (Detling and Thurnham)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 7860 8938 7
Bridge56 13914 7747 9
North Downs69 11825 9762 8
Marden and Yalding85 8664 12649 13
South72 9638 15715 11
East70 10804 10729 10
Shepway South44 16673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton58 12460 17448 16
Headcorn53 14661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham37 18649 14404 17
Staplehurst47 15564 16563 15
Allington40 17442 18363 18
Bearsted31 19320 19269 19
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Detling and Thurnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Detling and Thurnham in July 2025

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

1. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queens Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St Martin'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Vintners Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harple Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Birkdale Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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