Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Coriander Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Orchard with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Heath has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Headcorn43 16661 13572 14
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

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202517
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202555
January 202527
December 202447
November 202435
October 202451
September 202446
August 202434
July 202443
June 2024124
May 202484
April 202440

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 202514
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202417
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202511
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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
April 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Coriander Drive (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Victoria Orchard (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Hadlow Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burdock Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fennel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Saxon Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hambledon Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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