Crime Rate in Headcorn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headcorn

The total recorded crimes in Headcorn, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headcorn crime rate of 23.19 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 Headcorn, encompassing approximately 2,285 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Headcorn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ash Way with total crimes: 3
  • North Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Headcorn?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Headcorn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 661 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Headcorn witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Headcorn had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 572 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Headcorn recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Headcorn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Headcorn has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 23.19 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Headcorn crimes were 661. The crime rate of Headcorn in 2024 was 289.25 (year) or 24.10 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headcorn were around 572 crimes with yearly crime rate of 250.31 (year) or 20.86 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headcorn)CrimesRank (Headcorn)CrimesRank (Headcorn)
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
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

Headcorn 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202521
April 202518
March 202517
February 202522
January 202526
December 202412
November 202413
October 202422
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Headcorn in July 2025

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

1. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
2. Ash Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Ashleigh Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Crump'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Reeves Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Chaplin Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Forge Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bramleys (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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