Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Coriander Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Heath has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
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
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
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
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

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 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 (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 698 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202554
March 202545
February 202555
January 202527
December 202447
November 202435
October 202451
September 202446
August 202434
July 202443
June 2024124
May 202484

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202513
February 202512
January 202517
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 202511
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 202510
January 202514
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202417
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Heath in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Coriander Drive (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Saxon Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Hadlow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Silverdale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Denning Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victoria Orchard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cades Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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