Crime Rate in North Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Downs

The total recorded crimes in North Downs, Maidstone, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Musket Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Scragged Oak Road with total crimes: 9
  • Yelsted Lane with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 May 2025 the North Downs has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 1979.70 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Downs)CrimesRank (North Downs)CrimesRank (North Downs)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
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 Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202518
February 202518
January 202524
December 202424
November 20246
October 202418
September 202436
August 202415
July 202421
June 202448
May 202412

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202515
February 202524
January 202524
December 202424
November 202424
October 20249
September 20243
August 202415
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20249
October 20243
June 20246

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations North Downs in May 2025

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

1. Musket Lane (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Scragged Oak Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Yelsted Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Firs Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Bunce Court Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bull Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Yelsted Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hill Green Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. The Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.