Crime Rate in Downswood and Otham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downswood and Otham

The total recorded crimes in Downswood and Otham, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downswood and Otham crime rate of 2.49 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 Downswood and Otham, encompassing approximately 4,823 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Downswood and Otham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyson Drive with total crimes: 2
  • White Horse Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Downswood and Otham?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Downswood and Otham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 224 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downswood and Otham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Downswood and Otham had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 214 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downswood and Otham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Downswood and Otham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Downswood and Otham has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 25th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Downswood and Otham crimes were 224. The crime rate of Downswood and Otham in 2024 was 46.44 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downswood and Otham were around 214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.37 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 20 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
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

Downswood and Otham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 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 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
June 202410
April 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Downswood and Otham in March 2025

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

1. Boyson Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. White Horse Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mallards Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Percival Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Sears Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kings Acre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Murrain Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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