Crime Rate in Headcorn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headcorn

The total recorded crimes in Headcorn, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headcorn crime rate of 18.82 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Headcorn Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Charlton Court Place with total crimes: 3
  • Court Broomes 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Headcorn has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 18.82 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.

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
Fant93 31,146 6938 6
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
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

Headcorn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202522
January 202526
December 202412
November 202413
October 202422
September 202410
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440
May 202422
April 202415

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248
July 202416
June 202434
May 202430
April 20245

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Headcorn in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Charlton Court Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Court Broomes (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Knowles Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Silver Birch Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ash Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Forge Meadows (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Uptons (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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