Coxheath Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a notable shift in Coxheath's crime profile, with the overall rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents placing the area 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.9% of all crimes (22 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and criminal damage and arson (12.2%). This distribution suggests a continued emphasis on interpersonal crime, though the area's rates for property-related offences remain significantly lower than national figures. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced local patterns, as increased tourism and empty homes could theoretically elevate burglary risks. However, the data does not show a corresponding rise in burglary, indicating that other factors may be at play. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (51% below UK average) and shoplifting (44% below) could reflect the area's relatively quiet, low-density built-up environment within Maidstone. The balance between violent and property crimes appears stable, with property crimes contributing 34.7% of the total (17 incidents). This mix may be influenced by Coxheath's character as a commuter-oriented suburb, where commercial and residential zones coexist but do not generate the same levels of high-street crime seen in larger urban centres. The area's overall safety, despite the 48.7% monthly increase, underscores its position as one of the UK's lower-risk communities, though the sudden rise in certain categories warrants further examination.

August 2024 saw dramatic increases in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 1 to 3). Criminal damage and arson also surged by 100%, jumping from 3 to 6 cases. These sharp increases contrast with a 50% decline in 'other crime' incidents, which fell from 4 to 2. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (22 incidents, 44.9% of total), though they were 14% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) was 51% below the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of lower rates for non-violent offences. The surge in vehicle crime may relate to increased traffic or changes in parking patterns, while the rise in criminal damage could be tied to seasonal factors such as unoccupied homes during the peak holiday period. Residents might find the 300% increase in other theft particularly notable, as it suggests a shift in criminal activity that may require targeted local responses.

Coxheath's crime rate in August 2024 rose by 48.7% compared to July, increasing from 3.4 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position 37.8% below the UK average. Locally, 2 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 196 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, reflects the small population of 9,610 residents. The increase from July suggests a shift in local dynamics, though no specific factors are identified in the data. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, the 48.7% rise from the previous month warrants attention to emerging trends. The daily crime count, though modest, indicates that residents face a consistent but manageable level of risk, particularly when compared to national benchmarks.