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 May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Detling and Thurnham crime rate of 4.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Detling and Thurnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 8
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Thurnham Lane 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 May 2025 the Detling and Thurnham has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Detling and Thurnham)CrimesRank (Detling and Thurnham)CrimesRank (Detling and Thurnham)
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
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
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
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Detling and Thurnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
May 20241

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 25 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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Other crime1
3. Thurnham Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Scragged Oak Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barty Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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