Crime Rate in High Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Street

The total recorded crimes in High Street, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 320 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Street crime rate of 2.86 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 High Street, encompassing approximately 111,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (28.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (140.00% increase)
High Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 25
  • Granada Street with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

How safe is High Street?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, High Street reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 3,994 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Street witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 2,958 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Street witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Street Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the High Street has recorded 320 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total High Street crimes were 3,994. The crime rate of High Street in 2024 was 35.73 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Street were around 2,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.46 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
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
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

High Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (150 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (232 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 1445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 202586
January 2025106
December 202499
November 202476
October 2024118
September 2024111
August 2024150
July 2024126
June 2024232
May 2024122
April 2024119

A total of 631 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202538
January 202536
December 202441
November 202426
October 202443
September 202456
August 202467
July 202440
June 2024126
May 202462
April 202447

A total of 315 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202529
January 202519
December 202414
November 202417
October 202424
September 202427
August 202432
July 202426
June 202436
May 202420
April 202433

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202426
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202516
December 202425
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 20247
July 202417
June 202454
May 202421
April 202418

A total of 437 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202520
January 202534
December 202437
November 202434
October 202424
September 202427
August 202446
July 202436
June 202466
May 202439
April 202426

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202419
November 202418
October 202412
September 202414
August 202426
July 202413
June 202428
May 202425
April 202422

A total of 197 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

High Crime Locations High Street in March 2025

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

1. Gabriel'S Hill (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Granada Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting15
Drugs5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barton Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Week Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. King Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1

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