Crime Rate in High Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Street

The total recorded crimes in High Street, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 301 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Street crime rate of 2.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (1.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-18.60% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
High Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 31
  • Granada Street with total crimes: 21
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 May 2025 the High Street has recorded 301 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Street)CrimesRank (High Street)CrimesRank (High Street)
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
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

High Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 1542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 2025107
March 2025100
February 202586
January 2025106
December 202499
November 202476
October 2024118
September 2024111
August 2024150
July 2024126
June 2024232
May 2024122

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 271 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202516
February 202521
January 202516
December 202425
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 20247
July 202417
June 202454
May 202421

A total of 339 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202524
March 202538
February 202529
January 202519
December 202414
November 202417
October 202424
September 202427
August 202432
July 202426
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 232 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202419
November 202418
October 202412
September 202414
August 202426
July 202413
June 202428
May 202425

A total of 662 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202543
March 202549
February 202538
January 202536
December 202441
November 202426
October 202443
September 202456
August 202467
July 202440
June 2024126
May 202462

A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 483 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202539
March 202548
February 202520
January 202534
December 202437
November 202434
October 202424
September 202427
August 202446
July 202436
June 202466
May 202439

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations High Street in May 2025

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

1. Gabriel'S Hill (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Drugs3
Robbery2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Granada Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Bank Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
6. Week Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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