Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.82 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-13.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 19
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 1,202 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heath witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 1,036 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heath witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Heath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heath has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 0.19 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 1,202. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 1,036 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
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
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

Heath 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 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202561
May 202553
April 202554
March 202545
February 202555
January 202527
December 202447
November 202435
October 202451
September 202446
August 202434

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 202513
February 202512
January 202517
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202514
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 202511
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 202510
January 202514
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Heath in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Victoria Orchard (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Other theft2
4. Coriander Drive (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Fennel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hadlow Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hambledon Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
9. Northfields (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Robinson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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