Crime Rate in North Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Downs

The total recorded crimes in North Downs, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Downs crime rate of 1979.70 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 Downs, encompassing approximately 39 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
North Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Musket Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Troys Mead with total crimes: 12
  • Culpeper Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is North Downs?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, North Downs reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 825 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Downs witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Downs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 762 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Downs witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Downs Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Downs has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 1979.70 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total North Downs crimes were 825. The crime rate of North Downs in 2024 was 20939.09 (year) or 1744.92 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Downs were around 762 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19340.10 (year) or 1611.68 (month) ranking 8 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
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 Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 20243
August 20243
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20256
November 20243
October 202412
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202524
January 202524
December 202424
November 202424
October 20249
September 20243
August 202415
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
September 202412
July 202412
June 202424
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202524
December 202424
November 20246
October 202418
September 202436
August 202415
July 202421
June 202448
May 202412
April 202418

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
May 20246
April 202415

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
April 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
September 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20249
October 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

High Crime Locations North Downs in March 2025

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

1. Musket Lane (Map)
Total18
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Troys Mead (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Culpeper Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Musket Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Honeycrock Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Scragged Oak Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. A20 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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