Crime Rate in Shepway South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepway South

The total recorded crimes in Shepway South, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepway South crime rate of 3.89 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 South, encompassing approximately 17,221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Shepway South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Drawbridge Close with total crimes: 8
  • Lancashire Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Shepway South?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Shepway South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 673 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shepway South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shepway South had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 652 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shepway South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Shepway South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shepway South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shepway South has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Shepway South crimes were 673. The crime rate of Shepway South in 2024 was 39.08 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shepway South were around 652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.86 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 12 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
North Downs78 6825 9762 8
Bridge46 15914 7747 9
South68 9638 15715 11
East59 11804 10729 10
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202514
January 202520
December 202418
November 202414
October 202410
September 202413
August 202414
July 202426
June 202444
May 202414
April 202424

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202523
December 20248
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 202424
May 20244
April 202417

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 202456
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shepway South in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Drawbridge Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lancashire Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Wiltshire Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Nottingham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Highland Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cornwall Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westmorland Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Willington Green (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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