Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 0.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tovil Road with total crimes: 6
  • Massey Close with total crimes: 5
  • Redstart Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the South has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 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.

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
East59 11804 10729 10
Shepway South67 10673 11652 12
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

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 (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202422
August 202414
July 202411
June 202450
May 202427
April 202427

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 202415
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations South in March 2025

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

1. Tovil Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Massey Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Redstart Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. North View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Flood Hatch (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Millbrook Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Strachan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawkes Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Leigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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