Crime Rate in Fant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fant

The total recorded crimes in Fant, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fant crime rate of 3.05 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 Fant, encompassing approximately 30,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Fant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bower Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Elmstone Close with total crimes: 4
  • Acorn Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fant?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Fant reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 1,146 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fant witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fant experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 938 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fant witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Fant has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fant Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fant has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Fant crimes were 1,146. The crime rate of Fant in 2024 was 37.56 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fant were around 938 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.74 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 6 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
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
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

Fant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
January 202514
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 202425
July 202428
June 202446
May 202429
April 202418

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202538
January 202546
December 202438
November 202474
October 202432
September 202431
August 202432
July 202426
June 202456
May 202437
April 202425

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Fant in March 2025

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

1. Bower Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elmstone Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Acorn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Woodford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Corbens Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Wallis Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Beckett Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Charlton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pope Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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