Crime Rate in High Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Street

The total recorded crimes in High Street, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 294 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Street crime rate of 2.63 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 High Street, encompassing approximately 111,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-9.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
High Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gabriel'S Hill with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the High Street has recorded 294 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Street)CrimesRank (High Street)CrimesRank (High Street)
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
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

High Street 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 105 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 558 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202565
May 202535
April 202543
March 202549
February 202538
January 202536
December 202441
November 202426
October 202443
September 202456
August 202467

A total of 308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202526
May 202533
April 202524
March 202538
February 202529
January 202519
December 202414
November 202417
October 202424
September 202427
August 202432

A total of 1278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 2025111
May 2025109
April 2025107
March 2025100
February 202586
January 2025106
December 202499
November 202476
October 2024118
September 2024111
August 2024150

A total of 207 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202522
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202517
April 202518
March 202516
February 202521
January 202516
December 202425
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 20247

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202537
May 202533
April 202539
March 202548
February 202520
January 202534
December 202437
November 202434
October 202424
September 202427
August 202446

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202520
April 202518
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202419
November 202418
October 202412
September 202414
August 202426

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations High Street in July 2025

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

1. Gabriel'S Hill (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Granada Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Bank Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Faith'S Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Lower Stone Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Old Tovil Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1

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