Crime Rate in Sutton Valence and Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Valence and Langley

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Valence and Langley, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Valence and Langley crime rate of 38.80 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 Sutton Valence and Langley, encompassing approximately 592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Valence and Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gardenia Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Forsters with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton Valence and Langley?

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

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Sutton Valence and Langley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 195 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton Valence and Langley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sutton Valence and Langley had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 208 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton Valence and Langley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton Valence and Langley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sutton Valence and Langley has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 38.80 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Valence and Langley crimes were 195. The crime rate of Sutton Valence and Langley in 2024 was 328.95 (year) or 27.41 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Valence and Langley were around 208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 350.88 (year) or 29.24 (month) ranking 21 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
South68 9638 15715 11
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
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

Sutton Valence and Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Valence and Langley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sutton Valence and Langley postcode area is presented below.

1. Gardenia Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sutton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Forsters (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Brambles (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. New Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sutton Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Lacey Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. South Bank (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. West View (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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