Crime Rate in Fant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fant

The total recorded crimes in Fant, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fant crime rate of 5.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (113.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Fant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Road with total crimes: 50
  • Bower Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Fant has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fant)CrimesRank (Fant)CrimesRank (Fant)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
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
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
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

Fant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202519
May 202520
April 202526
March 202523
February 202511
January 202514
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 202425

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20256
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202537
May 202526
April 202534
March 202535
February 202538
January 202546
December 202438
November 202474
October 202432
September 202431
August 202432

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Fant in July 2025

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

1. Western Road (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences49
Other crime1
2. Bower Lane (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
3. Terminus Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft1
4. Elmstone Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poppy Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
7. Roseholme (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Farleigh Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lower Fant Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Beaumont Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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