WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Bridge, Maidstone

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bridge, localized within Maidstone.

Total Crimes

53
trending_down -5.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

89.16per 1k
trending_down -3.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,718

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour9
Shoplifting8
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Theft3
Public Order3
Weapons Possession3
Robbery2
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near London Road Rocky Hill Map
Possession of weapons: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
8
On or near St Peter'S Street Map
Robbery: 1Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Public order: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Hazlitt Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Doddington Court Map
Robbery: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Maidstone district.

Local Rank

#21safest in Maidstone

National Safety

Top 22%Riskiest

City Average

85.76per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Violence Related Priority
Our systems indicates the hotspot for violent offences which include robbery to be around The Broadway. This priority is to reduce violent offences. Including Violence against woman and girls (VAWG) & robbery.

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

SPECIFIC – Reduce the number of violent offences in the Broadway, Woodford Green
MEASURABLE – This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if violent offences are reduced
ACHIEVABLE– This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics:
• High visibility patrols in the area at peak times
• Engagement with local businesses about how to protect themselves
• Plain clothes deployment
• Targeting violent offenders in the area
Conduct walk and talks with women and girls to identify concerns. where the area's they don't feel safe.
RELEVANT: This priority was agreed unanimously and is impacting on the quality of life for residents and businesses in the ward.
TIMELY – The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, Review to take place prior to ward panel meetings which are held quarterly

Actioned: 12 Aug 2026

ASB
Reduce the number of ASB incidents on and around The Broadway, Woodford

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

SPECIFIC – Reduce the number of ASB incidents on The Broadway
MEASURABLE – This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if incidents are reduced
ACHIEVABLE - This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics:
• High visibility patrols in the area
• Requesting a camera from Redbridge Council
• Plain clothes deployment
RELEVANT: This priority was agreed unanimously and is impacting on the quality of life for residents and businesses in the ward.
TIMELY – The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, Review to take place prior to ward panel meetings which are held quarterly.

Actioned: 12 Aug 2026

ASB
Historically there is an increase in ASB after students return to School from the Winter break

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

SPECIFIC – Reduce the number of ASB incidents related to the return from winter break
MEASURABLE – This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if incidents are reduced
ACHIEVABLE - This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics:
• High visibility patrols in the area
• Requesting a camera from Redbridge Council
RELEVANT: This priority was agreed unanimously and is impacting on the quality of life for residents and businesses in the ward.
TIMELY – The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, Review to take place prior to ward panel meetings which are held quarterly.

Actioned: 12 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

AUG13

Cuppa With a Copper

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10:00 AM — 10:30 AM

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Costa Coffee, Unit 5 The Broadway Woodford Green

SEP28

Ward Panel Meeting

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schedule

5:45 PM — 6:45 PM

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IG8 0PR, High Road Woodford Green

DEC7

Ward Panel Meeting

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schedule

5:45 PM — 6:45 PM

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IG8 0PR, High Road Woodford Green

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