Crime Rate in Loose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loose

The total recorded crimes in Loose, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loose crime rate of 13.42 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 Loose, encompassing approximately 894 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Holmesdale Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hubbard'S Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Loose?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Loose demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 118 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loose recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Loose had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 102 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loose recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Loose has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Loose Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Loose has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 13.42 ranking 25th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Loose crimes were 118. The crime rate of Loose in 2024 was 131.99 (year) or 11.00 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loose were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.09 (year) or 9.51 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loose)CrimesRank (Loose)CrimesRank (Loose)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
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

Loose Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Loose in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Holmesdale Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Hubbard'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Leonard Gould Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Walnut Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Rosemount Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Copper Tree Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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