Coxheath Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Coxheath, a built-up area within Maidstone, the crime rate for June 2023 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 2 crimes for every 9,610 residents, a figure that, while not negligible, reflects a relatively low level of exposure compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour and other theft, each contributing 11.5% of the total. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced patterns of interaction in public spaces, potentially contributing to the rise in violent incidents. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, Coxheath’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 8% lower, suggesting a local environment where community engagement or policing strategies may mitigate certain risks. However, the data also shows a stark contrast in property crime, with burglary and vehicle crime rates significantly below UK averages, indicating a lower prevalence of targeted theft in this area. This could be linked to Coxheath’s character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area, where informal social controls and familiarity among residents may deter such offences. The overall crime profile, therefore, illustrates a balance between elevated risks in interpersonal violence and lower risks in property-related crimes, shaped by both local conditions and broader seasonal trends.

June 2023 saw sharp month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with public order offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 200% (from 2 to 6). Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, increasing by 136.4% compared to the previous month (from 11 to 26). These jumps contrast with declines in other areas, such as a 75% drop in 'other crime' (from 4 to 1) and a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson (from 8 to 4). The violent crime surge, while still 8% below the UK average for the category, raises questions about localized factors—such as increased social gatherings or heightened tensions during the summer season—that may have contributed. The daily crime count of 2 incidents per day provides a tangible metric for residents to contextualize their personal risk, particularly in light of the violence spike. Meanwhile, property crimes remain consistently lower than UK averages, with vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (79% below the UK rate) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (38% below). This divergence from national trends underscores Coxheath’s unique crime profile, shaped by its smaller scale and possibly more cohesive community structures that may deter property-related offences.

The crime rate in Coxheath for June 2023 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) represented a 62.5% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, still places the area well below the UK average, with a 36.5% gap between local and national figures. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of 2 crimes over the 30 days of June, a figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 9,610, translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 185 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a concrete way to assess personal risk, highlighting that while the overall rate has risen, the probability of being directly affected remains relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes that Coxheath’s crime profile is not only distinct in its composition but also in its impact on individual residents. For example, the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 equates to one crime for every 117 residents monthly, whereas Coxheath’s 5.4 per 1,000 means a resident is roughly 40% less likely to experience a crime during the same period. This disparity may be attributed to factors such as lower population density, stronger community cohesion, or localized policing efforts that are more effective in mitigating crime in smaller, built-up areas.