Crime Rate in Park Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Wood

The total recorded crimes in Park Wood, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Wood crime rate of 4.32 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 Park Wood, encompassing approximately 30,558 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (26.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Park Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollingworth Road with total crimes: 11
  • Acorn Place with total crimes: 8
  • Chestnut Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Park Wood?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Park Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 1,821 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park Wood witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Park Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 1,025 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park Wood witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Wood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Park Wood has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Park Wood crimes were 1,821. The crime rate of Park Wood in 2024 was 59.59 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park Wood were around 1,025 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.54 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park Wood)CrimesRank (Park Wood)CrimesRank (Park Wood)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 7860 8938 7
Bridge56 13914 7747 9
North Downs69 11825 9762 8
Marden and Yalding85 8664 12649 13
South72 9638 15715 11
East70 10804 10729 10
Shepway South44 16673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton58 12460 17448 16
Headcorn53 14661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham37 18649 14404 17
Staplehurst47 15564 16563 15
Allington40 17442 18363 18
Bearsted31 19320 19269 19
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Park Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 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 (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 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 (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202541
May 202553
April 202540
March 202530
February 202527
January 202532
December 202445
November 202431
October 202448
September 202438
August 202456

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202514
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 202415
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20257
March 202517
February 20256
January 202514
December 202413
November 202433
October 202418
September 202423
August 202458

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 202413
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202513
May 202510
April 202517
March 202520
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202422
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Park Wood in July 2025

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

1. Hollingworth Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Acorn Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
4. Wallis Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Darwin Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
7. Cobb Way (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Laight Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Baker Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Other theft1
10. Francis Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2

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