Coxheath Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coxheath's crime profile in February 2024 revealed a strikingly low overall rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—53.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, which places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, was driven by a combination of factors including the seasonal context of winter and the area's inherent characteristics as a built-up district within Maidstone. The breakdown of crimes showed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of all incidents, followed by other theft (15.6%) and vehicle crime (12.5%). These proportions suggest that violent crime, while not the dominant category, remained a more significant proportion of total crimes than property-related offences. This balance may be influenced by the area's relatively small size and the concentration of community spaces where interpersonal incidents are more likely to occur. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) was 40% lower than Coxheath's rate, indicating that the local environment may be particularly effective at mitigating such incidents through factors like strong community networks or limited public spaces that reduce opportunities for conflict. Seasonal patterns also played a role, with February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely contributing to the overall suppression of crime. However, the data also shows that vehicle crime, while below the UK average, remained a consistent concern, linked to the area's infrastructure or the presence of car parks and residential zones where such offences are more common. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (1.1 per 1,000) further reinforces the notion that Coxheath's community dynamics and local governance may be effective in maintaining order. These findings, combined with the area's overall safety profile, present a picture of a locality that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a combination of environmental, social, and seasonal factors that keep crime rates lower than national benchmarks.

February 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crimes (14 incidents) slightly outpacing property crimes (12 incidents), though both categories remained well below the UK average. This balance may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could reduce opportunities for property crime while leaving violent incidents more concentrated in indoor or confined spaces. Among the most notable shifts was a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'criminal damage and arson,' which rose from 0 to 2 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns warranting local oversight. Conversely, public order offences and burglary both fell by 50%, suggesting a possible reduction in alcohol-related incidents or changes in local behaviour during the winter months. The violent crime rate in Coxheath (1.5 per 1,000) was 40% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), highlighting the area's continued safety in this category despite the slight increase from the previous month.

Coxheath's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes and community routines shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 29 days of February, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate relative to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 9,610, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 300 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively safe environment in Coxheath, particularly when compared to broader UK trends where crime rates are significantly higher. The reduction in public order offences and burglary, coupled with the stability in violent crime, suggests that local initiatives or natural seasonal patterns may be contributing to the downward trend. However, the rise in other crime and criminal damage highlights areas requiring closer attention, even within a generally low-crime context.