Crime Rate in Shepway North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepway North

The total recorded crimes in Shepway North, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepway North crime rate of 5.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Shepway North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Lincoln Road with total crimes: 5
  • South Park Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Shepway North has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 5.78 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepway North)CrimesRank (Shepway North)CrimesRank (Shepway North)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
Harrietsham and Lenham75 10649 14404 17
South57 11638 15715 11
Shepway South50 14673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding47 15664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
Staplehurst52 13564 16563 15
Allington42 18442 18363 18
Bearsted25 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley25 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham22 21224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Shepway North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202522
March 202536
February 202520
January 202520
December 202421
November 202415
October 202421
September 202422
August 202425
July 202439
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202521
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 202421
September 202415
August 202415
July 202425
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. South Park Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. The Spinney (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Owletts Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Northumberland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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