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 July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downswood and Otham crime rate of 4.15 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Downswood and Otham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallards Way with total crimes: 5
  • John Mills Way with total crimes: 2
  • Deringwood Drive 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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 July 2025 the Downswood and Otham has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downswood and Otham)CrimesRank (Downswood and Otham)CrimesRank (Downswood and Otham)
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
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Downswood and Otham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Downswood and Otham in July 2025

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

1. Mallards Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. John Mills Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Deringwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
4. Doncaster Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ennis Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Betts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spot Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Longham Copse (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Foxden Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Reinden Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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