Crime Rate in Headcorn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headcorn

The total recorded crimes in Headcorn, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headcorn crime rate of 20.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Headcorn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Court with total crimes: 6
  • Millstone Road with total crimes: 5
  • North Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Headcorn has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 20.13 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headcorn)CrimesRank (Headcorn)CrimesRank (Headcorn)
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
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
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
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

Headcorn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202517
February 202522
January 202526
December 202412
November 202413
October 202422
September 202410
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248
July 202416
June 202434
May 202430

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Headcorn in May 2025

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

1. Oak Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Millstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. North Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Ash Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Victoria Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heniker Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Stickfast Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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