Crime Rate in North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North

The total recorded crimes in North, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North crime rate of 1.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Road with total crimes: 8
  • Prison with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the North has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 8th 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.

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
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
Loose9 26118 26102 26

North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202528
January 202541
December 202424
November 202434
October 202426
September 202426
August 202440
July 202441
June 202482
May 202426
April 202429

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 202421
July 202415
June 202436
May 202412
April 202418

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Well Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Prison (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Mill Wood (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Calder Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Peel Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. James Whathan Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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