Crime Rate in Shepway North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepway North

The total recorded crimes in Shepway North, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepway North crime rate of 5.36 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 Shepway North, encompassing approximately 16,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Shepway North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brushwood Close with total crimes: 8
  • Oxford Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Shepway North?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Shepway North reported a higher crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 860 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shepway North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shepway North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 938 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shepway North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shepway North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shepway North has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Shepway North crimes were 860. The crime rate of Shepway North in 2024 was 51.21 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shepway North were around 938 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.85 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 7 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
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

Shepway 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 (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 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 (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 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 (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 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 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 202421
September 202415
August 202415
July 202425
June 202434
May 202420
April 202418

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202520
January 202520
December 202421
November 202415
October 202421
September 202422
August 202425
July 202439
June 202442
May 202421
April 202438

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shepway North in March 2025

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

1. Brushwood Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Oxford Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
4. St Ronan'S Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sussex Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grove Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Owletts Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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