Crime Rate in Fant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fant

The total recorded crimes in Fant, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fant crime rate of 2.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Fant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodford Road with total crimes: 10
  • Farleigh Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Vine Mews 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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fant has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fant)CrimesRank (Fant)CrimesRank (Fant)
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
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
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Fant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202535
February 202538
January 202546
December 202438
November 202474
October 202432
September 202431
August 202432
July 202426
June 202456
May 202437

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
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 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202526
March 202523
February 202511
January 202514
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 202425
July 202428
June 202446
May 202429

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Fant in May 2025

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

1. Woodford Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
2. Farleigh Lane (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Vine Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Wallis Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Callisto Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Fernhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Approach (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Roseholme (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1

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