Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 0.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbrook Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Leigh Avenue 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 May 2025 the South has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)
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
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
Harrietsham and Lenham75 10649 14404 17
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

South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
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 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202517
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
May 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Millbrook Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leigh Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Boughton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. St Stephen'S Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
7. Sheppey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lismore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hawkes Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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