Crime Rate in Shepway South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepway South

The total recorded crimes in Shepway South, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepway South crime rate of 2.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Shepway South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Fordcombe Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cambridge Way with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Maidstone.

    • 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 areas in the Maidstone.

  • 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 July 2025 the Shepway South has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepway South)CrimesRank (Shepway South)CrimesRank (Shepway South)
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
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
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 South 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202519
April 202515
March 202524
February 202514
January 202520
December 202418
November 202414
October 202410
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411

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
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 20 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
July 20252
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202514
April 202538
March 202522
February 202512
January 202523
December 20248
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20242
August 20241

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shepway South in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Fordcombe Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cambridge Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kennington Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Willington Green (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Middlesex Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wingham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westmarsh Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Woolley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Senacre Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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