Crime Rate in North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North

The total recorded crimes in North, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North crime rate of 1.64 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 North, encompassing approximately 50,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Wood with total crimes: 7
  • Boxley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is North?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, North reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 1,181 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 1,041 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total North crimes were 1,181. The crime rate of North in 2024 was 36.45 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in North were around 1,041 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.94 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North)CrimesRank (North)CrimesRank (North)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
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

North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20258
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 202421
July 202415
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202523
March 202525
February 202528
January 202541
December 202424
November 202434
October 202426
September 202426
August 202440
July 202441
June 202482
May 202426

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations North in May 2025

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

1. Mill Wood (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Boxley Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Hope Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Boxley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Well Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Granville Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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