Crime Rate in Staplehurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staplehurst

The total recorded crimes in Staplehurst, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staplehurst crime rate of 17.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Staplehurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Usborne Close with total crimes: 13
  • Willow Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Fishers Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Staplehurst has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 17.18 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staplehurst)CrimesRank (Staplehurst)CrimesRank (Staplehurst)
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
South72 9638 15715 11
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
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

Staplehurst 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20254
January 202521
December 20248
November 202417
October 202420
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202515
April 20259
March 202511
February 202518
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Usborne Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Willow Crescent (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fishers Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Weavers Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Crouch Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marden Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cork Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wickings Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Little Threads (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lindridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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