Crime Rate in Loose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loose

The total recorded crimes in Loose, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loose crime rate of 10.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Loose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Star Court with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Loose has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 10.07 ranking 26th 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.

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
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

Loose Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, 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 Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
April 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Loose in March 2025

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

1. Star Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Hubbard'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waldron Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leonard Gould Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Walnut Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Malthouse Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Well Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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