Crime Rate in Staplehurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staplehurst

The total recorded crimes in Staplehurst, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staplehurst crime rate of 19.01 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 Staplehurst, encompassing approximately 2,735 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Staplehurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Usborne Close with total crimes: 12
  • Willow Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7

How safe is Staplehurst?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Staplehurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 564 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Staplehurst recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Staplehurst had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 563 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Staplehurst recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Staplehurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Staplehurst has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 19.01 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Staplehurst crimes were 564. The crime rate of Staplehurst in 2024 was 206.20 (year) or 17.18 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Staplehurst were around 563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.84 (year) or 17.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staplehurst)CrimesRank (Staplehurst)CrimesRank (Staplehurst)
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
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
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

Staplehurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20254
January 202521
December 20248
November 202417
October 202420
September 202411
August 202417
July 20249
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202511
February 202518
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Staplehurst in May 2025

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

1. Usborne Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Willow Crescent (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Little Threads (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wickings Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lodge Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chickenden Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sergison Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clapper Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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