WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Shepway South, Maidstone

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shepway South, localized within Maidstone.

Total Crimes

55
trending_up +27.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

98.83per 1k
trending_up +0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,899

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17
Shoplifting16
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Theft5
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 16
16
On or near Westmorland Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Drawbridge Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Worcester Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Possession of weapons: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Kennington Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Leicester Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Lancashire Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Westmorland Close Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Maidstone district.

Local Rank

#23safest in Maidstone

National Safety

Top 18%Riskiest

City Average

85.76per 1k

Local Policing

Shepway

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

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