Crime Rate in Shepway North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepway North

The total recorded crimes in Shepway North, Maidstone, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Shepway North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Kings Reach with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 July 2025 the Shepway North has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepway North)CrimesRank (Shepway North)CrimesRank (Shepway North)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
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

Shepway North 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202526
May 202523
April 202518
March 202521
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 202421
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202530
May 202536
April 202522
March 202536
February 202520
January 202520
December 202421
November 202415
October 202421
September 202422
August 202425

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202511
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shepway North in July 2025

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

1. Oxford Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kings Reach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sussex Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brushwood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Ronan'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Beams (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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