Coxheath Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Coxheath's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 58.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Maidstone continues to demonstrate a pattern of significantly lower crime levels than the national average. The most common offenses were violence and sexual offences (34.4% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (25.0%) and other theft (12.5%). Seasonal factors in May — including bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socializing — may have influenced the distribution of crimes, particularly in the context of property-related offenses. While the overall rate remains low, the 186% spike in 'other crime' compared to the UK average suggests unclassified incidents warrant closer attention. The area's relatively low levels of violent crime, with a 31.3% monthly decline, align with its broader trend of maintaining a crime profile that is 58.8% below national benchmarks. This consistency may reflect a combination of community cohesion, effective local policing, and the area's suburban character, which differs from the higher-density urban centers typically associated with higher crime rates. The balance between property and violent crime also appears to shift seasonally, with May's data showing a notable reduction in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour compared to previous months.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 2 to 4 cases. This category, which includes unclassified offenses, now sits 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 60%, with 8 incidents reported — 29% above the UK average. These increases contrast with sharp declines in other areas: vehicle crime fell 75% (from 4 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped 71.4% (from 7 to 2). The shift in crime mix highlights a move away from property-related offenses, which accounted for 43.8% of total crimes in April, to a more balanced distribution in May. Residents should note the surge in 'other crime' as a potential red flag, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. The decrease in violent crime, down 31.3% to 11 cases, aligns with the area's broader trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average.

Coxheath's crime rate in May 2023 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 20.0% decrease from April's 4.2 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average, which stood at 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime per day on average, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's small population of 9,610. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for roughly every 300 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area within Maidstone. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, specific categories like 'other crime' show stark deviations — 186% above the UK average — suggesting localized factors may be at play. This contrast with national trends underscores the importance of contextualizing Coxheath's data within its unique demographic and geographic framework.