Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 0.46 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 South, encompassing approximately 156,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbrook Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Rushmead Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is South?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 638 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maidstone average, with 715 crimes compared to 656. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total South crimes were 638. The crime rate of South in 2024 was 40.65 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in South were around 715 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.88 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (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
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

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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 (12 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 (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 202517
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202515
May 202529
April 202529
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
September 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations South in July 2025

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

1. Millbrook Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Rushmead Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wharf Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Massey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Strachan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Boughton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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